Do you have a question about the Niro HEV 2023 and is the answer not in the manual?
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silvia.walsh
April 28, 2025
How do I change the language on my dashboard
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Mr. Anderson
May 15, 2025
To change the language on the dashboard of a 2023 Kia Niro HEV, follow these steps:
1. Press the Setup button on the infotainment system. 2. Select "Vehicle." 3. Go to "Driver Assistance" or the relevant category. 4. Select "Language." 5. Choose your preferred language.
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WARNING – California Proposition 65 “Operating, servicing and maintaining a passenger vehicle or off-road vehicle can expose you to chemicals including engine exhaust, carbon monoxide, phthalates, and lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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Please drive safely, and enjoy your Kia vehicle! 2022 Kia America, Inc. All rights reserved. May not be reproduced or translated in whole or in part without the written consent of Kia America, Inc. Printed in Korea...
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How to use this manual CAUTION We want to help you get the greatest A CAUTION indicates a situation in possible driving experience from your which damage to your vehicle could vehicle. Your Owner's Manual can assist result if the caution is ignored. you in many ways.
Table of Contents Hybrid system overview Introduction Your vehicle at a glance Safety features of your vehicle Features of your vehicle Driving your vehicle What to do in an emergency Maintenance Specifications, Consumer information and Reporting safety defects Abbreviation Index...
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Hybrid system overview Hybrid system overview PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle) system ......1-2 HEV (Hybrid Electric Vehicle) system..........1-3 Charging the plug-in hybrid vehicle ........... 1-4 僅 Charging information..................1-4 僅 Charging time .....................1-4 僅 Charging types....................1-4 僅 Charging status....................1-5 僅 AC charging connector lock ................. 1-6 僅...
Hybrid system overview PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle) system Hybrid system overview PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle) system The Kia Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle depends on customer driving style and (PHEV) shares the characteristics of road conditions. Aggressive driving both a conventional hybrid electric vehi - maneuvers may at times temporarily cle and an all-electric vehicle.
Fuel efficiency increases when the vehi - The Kia Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) cle is driven by the electric motor with uses both the gasoline engine and the the HEV battery.
Hybrid system overview Charging the plug-in hybrid vehicle specified on the trickle charge. Use Charging the plug-in hybrid only as a backup charger. vehicle Charging time Charging information 僅 AC Charger: Takes about 2 hours 45 僅 AC Charger: The plug-in hybrid vehi - minutes at room temperature (Can be cle is charged by plugging into a AC charged to 100%.).
Hybrid system overview Charging the plug-in hybrid vehicle You can check the charging status at the Charging status outside of vehicle when charging or using (it is not driving status) the high- voltage battery. It takes about 2 ~ 3 hours or more to complete charging.
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Hybrid system overview Charging the plug-in hybrid vehicle charging cable is not disconnected Checking charging status within 15 seconds, the connector will be automatically locked again. 僅 If the charging connector is unlocked when all doors are unlocked, but all doors are locked again, immediately, the connector will be automatically locked again.
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Hybrid system overview Charging the plug-in hybrid vehicle 僅 When scheduled charging is set, ting, use the infotainment system to charging is not initiated immediately finalize the deactivation. when the AC charger or portable Refer to "AC charger" on page 1-9 or charging cable (ICCB: In-Cable Con - "Trickle charger (portable charging trol Box) is connected.
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Hybrid system overview Charging the plug-in hybrid vehicle WARNING WARNING Interference with electronic medical Charging cable devices 僅 Immediately stop charging when you When using medical electric devices find abnormal symptoms. (smell, such as an implantable cardiac pace - smoke, etc.) maker, make sure to ask the medical 僅...
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Hybrid system overview Charging the plug-in hybrid vehicle 僅 Before charging the battery, turn the How to connect AC charger vehicle OFF. 僅 Be careful not to drop the charging connector. The charging connector can be damaged. 僅 Always inspect the charging connec - tor terminals for damage or overheat - ing.
Hybrid system overview Charging the plug-in hybrid vehicle How to disconnect AC charger NOTICE 1. The vehicle doors must be unlocked 僅 The charging is in progress only with in order to be able to disconnect the the shift lever or dial is in P (Park). charging connector.
Hybrid system overview Charging the plug-in hybrid vehicle Trickle charger (portable NOTICE charging cable) When disconnecting the charging con - nector, do not try to disconnect it by force while not pressing the release but - ton. This may damage the charging con - nector and vehicle charging inlet.
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Hybrid system overview Charging the plug-in hybrid vehicle 11.After charging has started, the esti - 5. Turn OFF all switches, shift to P (Park), and turn OFF the vehicle. If mated charging time is displayed on charging is initiated without the gear the instrument cluster for about 1 in P (Park), the charging will start after minute.
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Hybrid system overview Charging the plug-in hybrid vehicle OCVQ011021L 5. The charge level on the display win - dow of the control box changes every time you press the button (1). 6. When setting the charge level is com - plete, start charging according to the portable charge procedure.
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Hybrid system overview Charging the plug-in hybrid vehicle Charging status indicator lamp for portable charger OCVQ011026L Indicator Details POWER On: Power on On: Charging CHARGE Blink: Current limit due to high plug temperature or high internal temperature FAULT Blink: Charging interrupted 12 A 10 A The charging current changes whenever the button (1) is pressed for less than 1 sec with the charger...
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Hybrid system overview Charging the plug-in hybrid vehicle Status/Diagnosis/Countermea - Plugged into vehicle (POWER sure Green ON, FAULT Red Blink) OCVQ011024 OCVQ011027L 僅 Charging connector plugged into 僅 Diagnostic device failure vehicle (POWER Green ON) 僅 Current leakage 僅 Plug connected to an electric outlet 僅...
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Control Box) charging is completed. 僅 Use the portable charging cable that NOTICE is certified by Kia. In order to disconnect the charging con - 僅 Do not try to repair, disassemble, or adjust the portable charging cable. nector, unlock the doors to unlatch the charging connector lock system.
僅 Do not drop the control box or place a ing charger, have your vehicle heavy object on the control box. inspected by an authorized Kia dealer. 僅 Do not place an object that can gener - ate high temperatures near the char - Charging cable storage ger when charging.
Hybrid system overview Driving the hybrid/plug-in hybrid vehicle 僅 When the engine is running with the Driving the hybrid/plug-in shift lever or dial in N (Neutral), the hybrid vehicle hybrid system cannot generate elec - Starting the vehicle tricity. The hybrid battery cannot recharge with the shift lever or dial in Vehicles with smart key system N (Neutral).
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Hybrid system overview Driving the hybrid/plug-in hybrid vehicle Automatic (AUTO) mode Electric (CD) mode Type A Type A OSG2PH042129N OSG2PH042132N Type B Type B OSG2PHQ012033N OSG2PHQ012035L Hybrid (CS) mode EV + mode Type A Type A OSG2PH042131N OSG2PH042130N Type B Type B OSG2PHQ012051N OSG2PHQ012034N...
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- ble to jump start the vehicle, contact tem. When the hybrid system is turned your authorized Kia dealer. off or on, you may hear a sound in the engine compartment. If you depress the...
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Hybrid system overview Driving the hybrid/plug-in hybrid vehicle Virtual Engine Sound System Hybrid system gauge (VESS) Power gauge Virtual Engine Sound System generates Type A engine sound for pedestrians to hear vehicle sound because there is limited sound while motor power is used. 僅...
Hybrid system overview Driving the hybrid/plug-in hybrid vehicle tem. If this occurs, have your vehicle Hybrid battery SOC (State of inspected by an authorized Kia dealer. Charge) gauge Type A Service warning light This warning light illuminates: 僅 When you set the ENGINE START/ STOP button to the ON position.
Ready to drive If this occurs, park the vehicle in a safe location tow your vehicle to the nearest authorized Kia dealer and have the vehi - cle inspected. Check Hybrid system OSG2PHQ012036N A: Ready to drive This message is displayed when the vehicle is ready to be driven.
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If this occurs, have your vehicle nearest authorized Kia dealer and have inspected by an authorized Kia dealer. the vehicle inspected. Check Virtual Engine Sound Sys - Check Hybrid system.
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Hybrid system overview Driving the hybrid/plug-in hybrid vehicle This message is displayed to inform the Refill inverter coolant driver the 12V battery may be dis - charged if the ENGINE START/STOP button is in ON position (without the READY indicator ON). Set the vehicle to the ready (READY) mode to prevent the 12V battery from being discharged.
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Hybrid system overview Driving the hybrid/plug-in hybrid vehicle explanation of the system, press and The high-voltage (hybrid) battery is only used to drive the vehicle. (Except com - hold the [OK] button. pletely depressing the accelerator 僅 Operation conditions pedal). To activate the system, take the fol - lowing procedures.
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- Off, the vehicle will automatically cle with a replaced charging cable or return to EV mode. genuine Kia portable charger, have the vehicle inspected by a professional workshop. Have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
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Hybrid system overview Driving the hybrid/plug-in hybrid vehicle (Driving with the charging door open Wait until fuel door unlocks may result in moisture inflow or damage. (Plug-in hybrid vehicle) This message is used to prevent such The message is displayed when you occurrences.) attempt to unlock the fuel filler door with the fuel tank pressurized.
Hybrid system overview Driving the hybrid/plug-in hybrid vehicle PHEV infotainment system (Plug- Energy flow in hybrid vehicle) The hybrid system informs the drivers its energy flow in various operating modes. Press [PHEV] on the [Home screen]. While driving, the current energy flow is specified in 11 modes.
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Hybrid system overview Driving the hybrid/plug-in hybrid vehicle Power assist Regeneration OSG2PHQ012012N OSG2PHQ012015N A: Hybrid Mode A: Charging Both the motor and the engine power The high-voltage battery is charged up are used to drive the vehicle. by the regenerative brake system. (Battery &...
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Hybrid system overview Driving the hybrid/plug-in hybrid vehicle Start engine to avoid battery dis - Engine generation/motor drive charge OSG2PHQ012018N A: Charging ONQ5EP041333L A: Start engine to avoid battery dis - The engine charges up the high-voltage charge battery. The motor power is used to drive the vehicle.
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Hybrid system overview Driving the hybrid/plug-in hybrid vehicle Aux. Battery Saver+ System setting The Aux. Battery Saver+ is a function The driver can activate the Aux. Battery that monitors the charging status of the Saver+ function by placing the ENGINE 12V auxiliary battery.
Your vehicle is equipped with orange colored insulation and covers over the high voltage components to protect people from electric shock. High voltage warning labels are attached to some system components as additional warnings. Have your vehicle serviced by a professional workshop. Have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
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Hybrid system overview Components of the hybrid/plug-in hybrid vehicle HPCU (Hybrid Power Control Unit) *1 CAUTION High Voltage Battery Damage When loading your vehicle, be careful of transporting items in a manner that could damage the high voltage battery. Do not store items on top of the high voltage battery or overload the trunk OSG2HQ011019 area.
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Hybrid system overview Components of the hybrid/plug-in hybrid vehicle WARNING CAUTION Battery electrolyte Cleaning engine When you clean the engine compart - As with all batteries, avoid fluid contact with the hybrid battery. If the battery is ment, do not wash using water. Water damaged and if electrolyte comes in may cause electric arcing to occur and damage electronic parts and compo -...
Hybrid system overview Components of the hybrid/plug-in hybrid vehicle CAUTION WARNING Prolonged parking While replacing the fuses in the engine compartment, never touch the HPCU. Prolonged parking might cause battery The HPCU carries high voltage. Touch - discharge and operation failure due to ing the HPCU may result in electrocu - natural discharge.
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僅 When you want to check the high volt - age battery system, have the vehicle WARNING inspected by an authorized Kia dealer. This hybrid vehicle uses the hybrid bat - 僅 Do not touch the high voltage battery tery system inverter and converter to and high voltage cable connected to generate high voltage.
Hybrid system overview Components of the hybrid/plug-in hybrid vehicle injury or death when you fail to follow WARNING this warning. Interference with electronic medical 僅 When the hybrid battery system oper - devices ates, the hybrid battery system can be 僅...
- immediately call emergency services age modules. High voltage compo - or contact an authorized Kia dealer. nents are orange in color. Also, advise them that a hybrid vehi - 僅 Exposed cables or wires may be visi - cle is involved.
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Hybrid system overview Components of the hybrid/plug-in hybrid vehicle 4. Turn OFF the vehicle, and try to start the hybrid system again, while depressing the brake pedal and turn - ing on the ENGINE START/STOP but - ton. 5. When the hybrid system still does not operate, refer to "Emergency starting"...
Use of dent. "E85" may result in poor engine perfor - mance and damage to your vehicle's engine and fuel system. Kia recom - Gasoline containing alcohol and mends that customers do not use fuel methanol with an ethanol content exceeding 15%.
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Other fuels Fuel Additives Using fuels that contain Silicone (Si), MMT (Methylcyclopentadienyl Manga - Kia recommends that you use good nese Tricarbonyl), Manganese (Mn) con - quality gasolines treated with detergent additives such as TOP TIER Detergent tained fuel, and other metallic additives,...
Introduction Vehicle modifications Vehicle modifications Vehicle break-in process This vehicle should not be modified. By following a few simple precautions Modification of your vehicle could affect for the first 600 miles (1,000 km) you its performance, safety or durability and may add to the performance, economy may even violate governmental safety and life of your vehicle.
僅 Do not park or stop the vehicle near opensource flammable items such as leaves, Kia Corporation will provide the open paper, oil, and tire. Such items placed source code to you in storage medium near the exhaust system can become such as CD-ROM for minimum charge a fire hazard.
Introduction Vehicle data collection and Event Data Recorders Vehicle data collection and manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that have the spe - Event Data Recorders cial equipment, can read the informa - This vehicle is equipped with an Event tion if they have access to the vehicle Data Recorder (EDR).
Introduction HEV/PHEV powertrain HEV/PHEV powertrain By following a few simple precautions for the first 600 miles (1,000 km) you may increase the performance economy and life of your vehicle. 僅 Do not race the engine. 僅 Avoid hard stops, except in emergen - cies, to allow the brakes to seat prop - erly.
Your vehicle at a glance Your vehicle at a glance Exterior overview ................3-2 Interior overview ................3-4 Instrument panel overview ............3-6 Engine compartment..............3-8...
Your vehicle at a glance Exterior overview Your vehicle at a glance Exterior overview Front view OSG2PH012001L * The actual shape may differ from the illustration. 1. Hood S 2. Head lamp 5-111, 8-57 3. Wheel and tire 8-32, 9-5 4.
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Your vehicle at a glance Exterior overview 12.Roof rack 5-152 13.Charging door (For plug-in hybrid vehicle) Rear view OSG2PH012002L * The actual shape may differ from the illustration. 1. Doors 5-15 2. Fuel filler door 5-49 3. Rear combination lamp 5-112, 8-57 4.
Your vehicle at a glance Interior overview Interior overview OSG2PH012003N_2 * The actual features in your vehicle may not necessarily be available due to the selected options or regions. 1. Inside door handle 5-17 2. Seat position memory system 5-31 3.
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Your vehicle at a glance Interior overview 14.ESC OFF button 6-48 15.Hood release lever 5-47 16.Instrument panel fuse 8-46 17.Seat 18.shift lever or dial 6-22, 6-22 19.Brake pedal 6-38 20.Fuel door open button 5-49...
Your vehicle at a glance Instrument panel overview Instrument panel overview OSG2PH012004L * The actual features in your vehicle may not necessarily be available due to the selected options or regions. 1. Audio remote control button 5-57 2. Driver's front air bag 4-43 3.
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Your vehicle at a glance Instrument panel overview 14.AUTO HOLD button 6-44 15.Drive mode integrated control system 6-55 16.Parking Safety button 6-157, 6-160, 6-166 17.Parking/View button 6-146, 6-172 18.EPB button 6-40 19.Wireless smartphone charging system 5-145 20.Center console storage box 5-139 21.Passenger's front air bag 4-43...
Your vehicle at a glance Engine compartment Engine compartment Smartstream G1.6 GDi HEV OSG2H071001 Smartstream G1.6 GDi PHEV OSG2PH072001L * The actual engine room in the vehicle may differ from the illustration. 1. Engine coolant reservoir 8-18 2. Brake fluid reservoir 8-22 3.
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Safety features of your vehicle Safety features of your vehicle Important safety precautions ............4-3 Seat....................4-5 僅 Feature of Seat Leather................. 4-7 僅 Infotainment system (if equipped)............4-8 僅 Front seat adjustment for manual seat..........4-8 僅 Front seat adjustment for power seat ............ 4-9 僅...
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Safety features of your vehicle 僅 Occupant Detection System (ODS)............4-38 僅 Driver's and passenger's front air bag ..........4-43 僅 Side air bag...................... 4-45 僅 Curtain air bag ....................4-46 僅 Air bag collision sensors ................4-48 僅 Why didn't my air bag go off in a collision? (Inflation and non-inflation conditions of the air bag)..........
Safety features of your vehicle Important safety precautions inflating air bag. Follow all instructions Safety features of your and warnings in this manual. vehicle For the safety of the driver and vehicle Driver distraction passengers, you should become familiar with the vehicle's safety features. Driver distraction presents a serious and potentially deadly danger, especially for Important safety precautions...
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Safety features of your vehicle Important safety precautions Control your speed Excessive speed is a major factor in crash injuries and deaths. Generally, the higher the speed, the greater the risk, but serious injuries can also occur at lower speeds. Never drive faster than is safe for current driving conditions, regardless of the maximum speed posted.
Safety features of your vehicle Seat Seat OSG2PH032024N_6 Front seat 1. Sliding: Forward and Backward 2. Reclining: Back angle 3. Seat cushion height 4. Seat cushion tilt 5. Lumbar support 6. Driver position memory system 7. Headrest Rear seat 8. Seat back folding 9.
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Safety features of your vehicle Seat portion of the seat belt during an acci - WARNING dent or a sudden stop. Loose objects Loose objects in the driver's foot area WARNING could interfere with the operation of the foot pedals, possibly causing an acci - Driver's seat dent.
Safety features of your vehicle Seat WARNING CAUTION Seat adjustment Precautions with seat covers 僅 Do not adjust the seat while wearing Use caution when working on the seat seat belts. Moving the seat forward cover. A short circuit or disconnection will cause strong pressure on the may occur, which could lead to noise, abdomen.
Safety features of your vehicle Seat 僅 Make sure not to wet the seat. It may INFORMATION change the leather. The infotainment system may change 僅 Jeans or clothes which could bleach after software updates. For more infor - may contaminate the surface of the mation, refer to the user's manual pro - seat covering fabric.
Safety features of your vehicle Seat ger's neck will strike or become entan - Reclining seatback gled in the shoulder belt. Changing seat cushion height (if equipped) OSG2PH032031N_2 To recline the seatback: 1. Lean forward slightly and lift up the seatback recline lever.
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Safety features of your vehicle Seat Reclining seatback CAUTION Power seating adjustments 僅 The power seating controls function by electronic motor. Excessive opera - tion may cause damage to the electri - cal equipment. 僅 Do not operate two or more power seat control switches at the same time.
Safety features of your vehicle Seat 3. Release the switch once the seat adjusted so the middle of the headrest is reaches the desired position. as high as the center of gravity of an occupant's head. Generally, the center of Adjusting lumbar support for gravity of most people's head is similar driver's seat (if equipped)
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Safety features of your vehicle Seat Removing headrest NOTICE Type A If you recline the seatback towards the front with the headrest and seat cushion raised, the headrest may come in con - tact with the sun visor or other parts of the vehicle.
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Safety features of your vehicle Seat Reinstalling headrest Seatback pocket (if equipped) There is a pocket (1) in the front seat Type A back for storing simple books or atlases, and USB charger (2) (if equipped) for rear passengers. OSG2H031006 WARNING Seatback pockets OSG2PH032039N_3...
Safety features of your vehicle Seat Headrest for rear seat Removal and reinstallation The rear seat is equipped with headrests in all the seating positions for the occu - pant's safety and comfort. OSG2PH032042N 僅 To remove the headrest, raise it as far as it can go then press the release OSG2PH032049N button (1) while pulling the headrest...
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Safety features of your vehicle Seat 4. Pull on the seatback folding lever, WARNING then fold the seat toward the front of Objects the vehicle. Objects carried on the folded down seat - back should not extend higher than the top of the front seatbacks.
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Safety features of your vehicle Seat WARNING CAUTION Rear seatback Be careful when loading cargo through the rear passenger seats to prevent To ensure maximum protection in the damage to the vehicle interior. event of an accident or sudden stop, when returning the rear seat to the upright position: WARNING...
Safety features of your vehicle Seat belts Seat belts WARNING Seat belts are designed to bear upon the Damaged seat belt bony structure of the body, and should Any damage in webbing or hardware be worn low across the front of the pel - may lead to serious injury or death in a vis, chest and shoulders.
Safety features of your vehicle Seat belts dent causing death, serious injury, or when you drive approximately 12 mph property damage. (20 km/h) and faster, the warning light will blink and warning chime will sound 僅 When fastening the seat belt, make for approximately 100 seconds.
Safety features of your vehicle Seat belts in the illustration. Never wear the seat NOTICE belt under the arm closest to the door. 僅 Even if the front passenger seat is not occupied, the seat belt warning light The seat belt automatically adjusts to will appear for approximately 6 sec - the proper length only after the lap belt onds.
Safety features of your vehicle Seat belts This type of seat belt combines the fea - 僅 To lower it, push it down (3) while pressing the height adjuster button tures of both an emergency locking (2). retractor seat belt and an automatic locking retractor seat belts.
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Safety features of your vehicle Seat belts rear center seat belt before folding down Stowing the rear seat belt the left portion of the rear seatback. If The rear seat belt buckles can be stowed the rear center seat belt is buckled when in the pocket between the rear seatback the left portion of the rear seatback is and cushion when not in use.
Safety features of your vehicle Seat belts The seat belt pre-tensioner system con - Pre-tensioner seat belt sists mainly of the following compo - Your vehicle is equipped with driver's nents. Their locations are shown in the pre-tensioner seat belts (retractor pre - illustration: tensioner).
6 seconds, or if it appears while the vehicle is being Small children are best protected from driven, have an authorized Kia dealer injury in an accident when properly inspect the pre-tensioner seat belt restrained in the rear seat by a Child...
Safety features of your vehicle Seat belts seat should be placed in the rearmost Injured person position. Children age 13 and under A seat belt should be used when an should be restrained securely in the rear injured person is being transported. seat.
Additional questions concern - rear seats than in the front seat. Even ing seat belt operation should be with air bags, children can be seriously directed to an authorized Kia dealer. injured or killed. Children too large for a...
NOTICE Child Restraint System (CRS) After an accident, have a Kia dealer Infants and younger children must be check the Child Restraint System, seat restrained in an appropriate rear-facing belts, tether anchors and lower anchors.
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Safety features of your vehicle Child Restraint System (CRS) 僅 Read and comply with the warnings WARNING and instructions for installation and Seat belt use use provided with the CRS. Do not use one seat belt for two occu - 僅...
Safety features of your vehicle Child Restraint System (CRS) outgrown the rear-facing child restraint, Installing a CRS your child is ready for a forward-facing After selecting a proper child seat for child restraint with a harness. your child, check to make sure it fits properly in your vehicle.
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Safety features of your vehicle Child Restraint System (CRS) The lower anchor position indicator sym - Lower anchors are metal bars built into the vehicle. There are two lower anchors bols are located on the left and right rear for each LATCH seating position that will seatbacks to identify the position of the accommodate a child restraint with lower anchors in your vehicle (see...
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僅 Always have the LATCH system WARNING inspected by your authorized Kia dealer after an accident. An accident Take the following precautions when can damage the LATCH system and installing the tether strap: may not properly secure the child 僅...
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Safety features of your vehicle Child Restraint System (CRS) 僅 Do not attach the tether strap to any - Securing a child restraint with a thing other than the correct tether lap/shoulder belt anchor. It may not work properly if When not using the LATCH system, all attached to something else.
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Safety features of your vehicle Child Restraint System (CRS) 7. Double check that the retractor is in the "automatic locking" mode by attempting to pull more of the seat belt out of the retractor. If you cannot, the retractor is in the "automatic lock - ing"...
Safety features of your vehicle Air bag - advanced Supplemental Restraint System Air bag - advanced Supplemental Restraint System OSG2PH032026N * The actual air bags in the vehicle may differ from the illustration. 1 Passenger's front air bag 2 Driver's front air bag 3 Side air bag 4 Curtain air bag 5 Driver's knee air bag...
Safety features of your vehicle Air bag - advanced Supplemental Restraint System 僅 When a rollover is detected, side and/ How does the air bag system or curtain airbags will remain inflated operate? longer. This helps provide protection 僅 Air bags are activated (able to inflate from ejection, especially when used in if necessary) only when the ENGINE conjunction with the seat belts.
Safety features of your vehicle Air bag - advanced Supplemental Restraint System Noise and smoke Do not install a child restraint on the front passenger's seat When inflated, the air bags make a loud noise and leave smoke and powder in Never place a rear-facing child restraint the air inside the vehicle.
7 SRS control module (SRSCM)/ rollover and you should have your vehicle sensor checked by an authorized Kia dealer. 8 Front impact sensors If any of the following conditions occur, 9 Side impact sensors...
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Air bag obstructions If this occurs, have your vehicle imme - Do not install or place any accessories diately inspected by an authorized Kia on the steering wheel, instrument panel, dealer. or on the front passenger's panel above the glove box in a vehicle.
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Safety features of your vehicle Air bag - advanced Supplemental Restraint System on the floor), the PASSENGER AIR BAG Occupant Detection System (ODS) " " indicator will turn off and the front Your vehicle is equipped with an Occu - passenger's air bag will be able to pant Detection System (ODS) in the front inflate, if necessary, in frontal crashes.
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Safety features of your vehicle Air bag - advanced Supplemental Restraint System Conditions and operation of the front passenger ODS Indicator/Warning light Devices Condition detected by the occupant classifica - "PASSENGER AIR BAG tion system SRS warning light Front passenger air bag OFF"...
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僅 Any service related to the passenger seat and the ODS must be done at an authorized Kia dealership. 僅 After the passenger seat has been removed or installed for repair pur - poses, check for normal operation of the PASSENGER AIR BAG "...
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Safety features of your vehicle Air bag - advanced Supplemental Restraint System 僅 Do not move your hips too forward in 僅 Do not sit on the passenger seat the seat. wearing heavily padded clothes, such as ski wear and hip protector. OCV031084 僅...
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Safety features of your vehicle Air bag - advanced Supplemental Restraint System Proper position the passenger's front air bag will not deploy. NOTICE " indica - The PASSENGER AIR BAG " tor appears for about maximum 4 sec - OCV031081 onds after the ENGINE START/STOP When an adult is seated in the front pas - button is turned to the ON position after...
Safety features of your vehicle Air bag - advanced Supplemental Restraint System ger with additional protection than that Driver's and passenger's front air offered by the seat belt system alone in case of a frontal impact of sufficient Your vehicle is equipped with an severity.
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SRS Assistance center at 1-800-333-4Kia. system. Doing so could result in injury, However, Kia does not endorse nor will it due to accidental deployment of the air support any changes to any part or...
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僅 If the seat or seat cover is damaged, lisions, depending on the crash sever - have the vehicle checked and repaired by an authorized Kia dealer. ity of impact. Inform the dealer that your vehicle is 僅 The side air bags may deploy on the equipped with side air bags and an side of the impact or on both sides.
Safety features of your vehicle Air bag - advanced Supplemental Restraint System Curtain air bag WARNING Curtain air bags are located along both No attaching objects sides of the roof rails above the front 僅 Do not place any objects over the air and rear doors.
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Never try to open or repair any compo - nents of the side and curtain air bag sys - tem. This should only be done by an authorized Kia dealer. WARNING No attaching objects 僅 Do not place any objects over the air bag.
Safety features of your vehicle Air bag - advanced Supplemental Restraint System Air bag collision sensors OSG2PH032001L OSG2H031020 OSG2H031021 OSG2H031022 OSG2H031023 * The actual shape and position of sensors may differ from the illustration. 1. Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) control module/rollover sensor 2.
Therefore, do not try to perform main - tenance on or around the air bag sen - sors. Have the vehicle checked and repaired by an authorized Kia dealer. 僅 Do not arbitrarily touch the front impact sensor. When the angle of the...
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Safety features of your vehicle Air bag - advanced Supplemental Restraint System Side and/or curtain air bags are Air bag non-inflation conditions designed to inflate when an impact is 僅 Air bags may not deploy in certain detected by side collision sensors low-speed collisions where the air bag depending on several factors, including would not add any benefit beyond the...
Any work on the SRS, such as removing, installing, repairing, or any work on the steering wheel, the front passenger's panel, front seats and roof rails must be performed by an authorized Kia dealer. Improper handling of the SRS may result OSG2PH032011L in serious personal injury.
Safety features of your vehicle Air bag - advanced Supplemental Restraint System provided by the seat belt and increase WARNING the chance of serious injury in a crash. Tampering with SRS 僅 Passengers should not place hard Do not tamper with or disconnect SRS or sharp objects between them - wiring or other components of the SRS selves and the air bags.
Safety features of your vehicle Air bag - advanced Supplemental Restraint System WARNING 僅 Sitting improperly or out of position can cause occupants to be shifted too close to a deploying air bag, strike the interior structure or be thrown from the vehicle resulting in serious injury or death.
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Features of your vehicle Features of your vehicle Keys ....................5-6 僅 Using the remote key..................5-6 僅 Smart key......................5-6 僅 Battery replacement ..................5-10 Immobilizer system ..............5-11 僅 Folding key immobilizer system............... 5-11 僅 Smart key immobilizer system..............5-11 Theft-alarm system ..............5-13 僅...
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Features of your vehicle Liftgate..................5-33 僅 Opening the liftgate..................5-33 僅 Closing the liftgate ..................5-34 僅 Emergency liftgate safety release............5-34 Power liftgate................5-35 僅 Operating the power liftgate ..............5-37 僅 Setting the power liftgate................5-38 僅 Resetting the power liftgate..............5-39 僅 Emergency liftgate safety release............5-39 Smart Liftgate with Auto Open ..........
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Features of your vehicle 僅 Sunroof open warning .................5-57 Steering wheel ................5-57 僅 Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) ..........5-57 僅 Tilt & telescopic steering wheel............... 5-58 僅 Heated steering wheel.................5-59 僅 Horn ........................5-60 Mirrors..................5-60 僅 Inside rear view mirror................5-60 僅...
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Features of your vehicle 僅 Battery saver function ................5-111 僅 Headlamp delay function................5-111 僅 Daytime Running Light (DRL)..............5-112 僅 Lighting control....................5-112 僅 Operating high beam .................5-113 僅 Operating turn signals and lane change signals ......5-114 僅 Operating front fog light ................. 5-114 僅...
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Features of your vehicle Windshield defrosting and defogging ........5-135 僅 Defogging inside windshield..............5-136 僅 Defrosting outside windshield..............5-136 僅 Auto defogging system ................5-136 僅 Defroster ......................5-137 僅 Defogging logic.....................5-138 Front glass heater..............5-139 Storage compartment ............... 5-139 僅 Center console storage ................5-139 僅...
ONQ5031065 Aftermarket keys Smart key (if equipped) Use only Kia original parts for the igni - With a smart key, you can lock or unlock tion key in your vehicle. If an aftermarket a door and even start the engine without key is used, the ignition switch or inserting the key.
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Features of your vehicle Keys Type C Depending on the vehicle, the driver can activate or deactivate the 2-press unlock setting function. For more information, refer to "User settings mode" on page 5- NOTICE If the smart key is inoperative due to ONQ5031001 exposure to water or liquids, it will not be covered by your manufacturer's vehicle...
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Features of your vehicle Keys stop the engine, press the Remote Start Mechanical key button (5) again. If the smart key does not operate nor - mally, you can lock or unlock the door by using the mechanical key. Remote smart parking assist (RSPA) (6, 7) (if equipped) You can start the vehicle without insert - ing the key.
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You should immediately take the vehicle and remaining key to your authorized NOTICE Kia dealer (tow the vehicle, if necessary) When bringing a smart key onto an air - to protect it from potential theft. plane, make sure you do not press any button on the key while inside the cabin.
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- OCV041005L tion. If you are unsure how to use or replace the battery, contact an authorized Kia dealer. CAUTION 1. Detach mechanical key from your Smart key damage smart key.
If the key is determined to be valid, the If you need additional keys or lose your engine will start. keys, consult an authorized Kia dealer. If the key is determined to be invalid, the engine will not start. CAUTION...
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OFF position, then place the If you need additional keys or lose your ENGINE START/STOP button in the ON keys, contact an authorized Kia dealer. position again. In some circumstances, the vehicle may This device complies with Part 15 not recognize your smart key if another of the FCC rules.
NOTICE The theft-alarm system can be deacti - vated by an authorized Kia dealer. If triggered, the system provides an If you want this feature, consult an audible alarm with blinking of the haz - authorized Kia dealer.
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僅 The hood is opened. 僅 If you lose your keys, consult your The horn will sound and the hazard authorized Kia dealer. warning lights will blink continuously for approximately 27 seconds, and repeat the horn 3 times unless the system is CAUTION disarmed.
Features of your vehicle Door locks Door locks Unlocking Pressing the button of the front driver Know how to use the door lock so that you can lock or unlock the door if neces - side door handles with all doors closed and locked, unlocks all the doors.
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Features of your vehicle Door locks 僅 When closing the door, push the door WARNING by hand. Make sure the doors are 僅 Securely close your door before you closed securely. begin driving. Failure to fully close NOTICE your door may cause it to be opened during vehicle operation.
Features of your vehicle Door locks Operating door locks from inside WARNING the vehicle Do not pull the inner door handle of You can operate door locks with the driver's (or passenger's) door while the door lock handle or central door lock vehicle is moving.
Features of your vehicle Door locks entry to the vehicle. Never leave children WARNING or animals unattended in your vehicle. Doors 僅 The doors should always be fully Door lock/unlock features closed and locked while the vehicle is The vehicle is equipped with door lock/ in motion to prevent accidental open - unlock features for the safety and con - ing of the door.
Features of your vehicle Door locks NOTICE WARNING If the electrical power to door lock switch Rear door locks is not operating (e.g., dead car battery) If children accidentally open the rear and the liftgate is closed, you will not be doors while the vehicle is in motion, they able to open the liftgate until power is could fall out and be severely injured or...
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Features of your vehicle Door locks you can learn how to setup on the web - the door, and drives again, the alert site via QR code in the infotainment can occur. quick reference guide. The option can be found under the fol - INFORMATION lowing menu: The infotainment system may change...
How to register Digital Key 2 3. After pressing Digital Key Settings → Touch (Smart phone) Register on Kia Access app, place the To use the smart phone as a digital key backside of the smart phone on the (smart phone) follow the following pro - in-vehicle authentication pad.
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Save the phone) (The antenna position differs digital key after deleting the digital depending on models.) key from the Kia Access App. 僅 During the digital key saving process, Locking/Unlocking the doors the process will cancel when: 僅...
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Features of your vehicle Digital Key 2 Touch 僅 The ENGINE START/STOP button is in If the inner authentication pad is used for the first time, 1st vehicle start func - ACC or ON position tion may not operate. 僅 Attempting to lock the door when more than one door, or hood, tailgate (liftgate) is opened How to delete Digital Key (Smart...
僅 Digital key (smart phone) is not The saving process will begin auto - deleted even if Kia Access app is matically. deleted on the smart phone. 僅 Digital key can be activated or deacti - vated within the Kia Access app pro -...
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Features of your vehicle Digital Key 2 Touch How to use the Digital Key 2 Touch (Card key) Card key touch control The driver can lock and unlock the door by touching the card key on the door OSG2H041002 handle. Also, the vehicle can be started [A]: Indicator, [B]: Charging pad by placing the card key on the in-vehicle authentication pad (wireless charging...
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Features of your vehicle Digital Key 2 Touch handle authentication pad or in- NOTICE vehicle authentication pad (wireless When approaching smartphone NFC charging pad) correctly. antenna to the outside door handle - The digital key (card key) is used authentication pad, the doors will not overlapped with NFC-enabled lock with an audible warning in following cards such as credit card or smart...
Features of your vehicle Digital Key 2 Touch 3. When the process is complete, the message 'Digital Key Link Complete.' will appear on the infotainment sys - tem screen. How to unlink user profile OSG2PH052189N 1. Unlink digital key in the User Profile 1) Digital Key settings.
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Features of your vehicle Digital Key 2 Touch 僅 NFC card key cannot be linked with personalized profile. Vehicle personalization operation The personalization function linked with Digital Key 2 Touch works under the fol - lowing conditions: 僅 Touch the driver's door handle with the profile linked smart phone to lock or unlock the doors (Personalization does not operate when locking or...
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Features of your vehicle Digital Key 2 Touch Vehicle personalization with Digital Key 2 Touch The available personalization function in the vehicle is as follows. System Personalization Item Head Up Display (HUD) Position adjustment of image, Information display selection Lamp Blink number of one-touch signal lamps Information display on the cluster, Voice volume, We come Cluster...
- 僅 The vehicle may not be controlled by cle through an authorized Kia dealer. the smart phone if any of the follow - Check whether the card key (if...
僅 If the Driver Position Memory System control button is pressed. does not operate normally, have the system checked by an authorized Kia Driver position memory system dealer. reset If the Driver position memory system...
Features of your vehicle Driver Position Memory System 2. Pull the driver's seat forward as far as Easy access function possible and have the seatback The system will move the driver's seat upright as much as possible using the automatically as follows: driver's seat forward/backward With smart key system adjustment and seatback angle...
Features of your vehicle Liftgate Liftgate WARNING Exhaust fumes If you drive with the liftgate open, you will draw dangerous exhaust fumes into your vehicle which can cause serious injury or death to vehicle occupants. If you must drive with the liftgate open, keep the air vents and all windows open so that additional outside air comes into the vehicle.
Features of your vehicle Liftgate Closing the liftgate OSG2H041513 The liftgate can be opened by doing as OSG2PH042042N follows: 僅 To close the liftgate, lower and push 1. Input the mechanical key into the down the liftgate firmly. Make sure hole.
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Features of your vehicle Power liftgate Power liftgate (if equipped) WARNING 僅 No one should be allowed to occupy Power liftgate operating condi - the cargo area of the vehicle at any time. The cargo area is a very danger - tions ous location in the event of a crash.
This open the liftgate, the chime will sound must be done by an authorized Kia 3 times, but the liftgate will remain dealer. closed. Allow the power liftgate sys - 僅...
Features of your vehicle Power liftgate Operating the power liftgate Power liftgate open/close button (Outside the power liftgate) Power liftgate open/close button (Smart key, Instrument panel) ONQ5031433N OSG2PH042026N_2 When the liftgate is closed, press the power liftgate open/close button to open OSG2PH042028N the liftgate.
Features of your vehicle Power liftgate ate properly, or it may operate unex - Power liftgate Opening Speed → Fast/ pectedly under the following Slow' in the infotainment system. circumstances: (Default setting is 'Fast') 僅 The automatic reverse feature may INFORMATION not detect the resistance if the The infotainment system may change...
- have the system inspected by an autho - ingly. rized Kia dealer. Resetting the power liftgate Emergency liftgate safety release In some circumstances resetting the power liftgate operation may need to be performed.
Features of your vehicle Smart Liftgate with Auto Open 僅 No one, including animals, should be Smart Liftgate with Auto Open allowed to occupy the luggage com - (if equipped) partment of the vehicle at any time. On a vehicle equipped with a smart key, The luggage compartment is a very the liftgate can be opened using the dangerous location in the event of an...
Features of your vehicle Smart Liftgate with Auto Open 2. Detect and Alert 僅 Make sure objects in the liftgate do not come out when opening the lift - gate on a slope. It may cause serious injury. 僅 Make sure to deactivate the Smart Liftgate with Auto Open when wash - ing your vehicle.
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Features of your vehicle Smart Liftgate with Auto Open Make sure to be aware of how to deacti - 僅 The Smart Liftgate with Auto Open vate the Smart Liftgate with Auto Open operates with a welcome alert if the function for emergency situations.
Features of your vehicle Windows Windows The doors of this vehicle are equipped with power windows that can be operated by a switch. OSG2PH042001L_4 1 Driver's door power window switch 2 Front passenger's door power window switch 3 Rear door (left) power window switch 4 Rear door (right) power window switch 5 Power window lock switch...
Features of your vehicle Windows NOTICE CAUTION In cold and wet climates, power windows Do not install any accessories in the vehicle that extend into the open win - may not work properly due to freezing conditions. dow area. Such objects will impact the proper function of the Automatic rever - The ignition switch or ENGINE START/ sal "jam protection"...
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Features of your vehicle Windows position (2) completely lowers or raises If the window detects the resistance the window even when the switch is while the power window switch is pulled released. To stop the window at the up continuously, the window will stop upward movement then lower approxi - desired position while the window is in operation, pull up or press down and...
Features of your vehicle Windows the window will stop and cannot be CAUTION opened or closed. Do not install any accessories in the vehicle that extend into the open win - WARNING dow area. Such objects could prevent the automatic reverse feature from Windows functioning.
Features of your vehicle Hood Press the Door Unlock button (1) for Hood more than 3 seconds. The window The hood serves as a cover for the moves down after the doors are engine compartment. unlocked, as long as you press the door Open the hood if maintenance work unlock button (1).
Features of your vehicle Hood may result in severe personal injury or properly damage. WARNING Fire risk Do not leave gloves, rags or any other OSG2PH042128N combustible material in the motor com - The warning chime will operate when partment. Doing so may cause a heat- the vehicle is being driven at or above 2 induced fire.
Features of your vehicle Fuel filler door Fuel filler door The fuel filler door will lock when all doors are locked. The vehicle's fuel filler door must be opened and closed by hand from out - To lock fuel filler door: side the vehicle.
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Features of your vehicle Fuel filler door OSG2PH042040N OSG2PH042033N 2. Wait until the fuel tank is depressur - NOTICE ized. The message is displayed when 僅 It may take up to 20 seconds to the fuel filler door unlocks after the unlock fuel filler door.
Features of your vehicle Fuel filler door with the fuel filler door opened, NOTICE "Check fuel door" message illuminates When refueling on unlevel ground, the on the LCD display. fuel gauge may not point to the F posi - 僅 Avoid refueling the vehicle while tion.
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If the fuel filler cap requires replace - on the ground prior to refueling. Static ment, use only a genuine Kia cap or the electricity discharge from the container equivalent specified for your vehicle. An can ignite fuel vapors causing a fire.
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- If you or other people come into contact tem and the engine. Have the system with fuel, observe the following: serviced by an authorized Kia dealer. 僅 Immediately rinse fuel off your skin with soap and water. NOTICE 僅...
Features of your vehicle Sunroof Sunroof (if equipped) Sunshade If your vehicle is equipped with a sun - roof, you can slide or tilt your sunroof with the sunroof switch located on the overhead console. OSG2H041064 Use the sunshade to block direct sun - light coming through the sunroof glass.
Features of your vehicle Sunroof 僅 Push the sunroof switch upward, the 僅 The sunroof glass stops halfway (first sunroof glass tilts open. detent position) before it is fully opened. To fully open the sunroof 僅 Push the sunroof switch forward glass, push the sunroof switch rear - when the sunroof glass is tilt opened, ward once more.
Features of your vehicle Sunroof Resetting the sunroof NOTICE 僅 Do not continue to push the sunroof switch after the sunroof is fully opened, closed, or tilted. Damage to the sunroof motor could occur. 僅 Continuous operations such as slide open/close, tilt open/close, etc.
Make sure the sunroof is closed fully checked by an authorized Kia dealer. when leaving your vehicle. If the sunroof is left open, rain or snow may wet the NOTICE interior of the vehicle.
In this case, 僅 Take your vehicle to an authorized Kia please hold the steering wheel more dealer and have the vehicle checked tightly than usual and operate with as soon as possible.
Features of your vehicle Steering wheel Adjusting steering wheel angle CAUTION and height While adjusting the steering wheel angle and height, please do not push or pull it hard since the fixture can be damaged. Heated steering wheel (if equipped) When the ignition switch or ENGINE START/STOP button is in the ON posi - tion, pressing the heated steering wheel...
Features of your vehicle Mirrors hol and gasoline. Doing so may dam - Mirrors age the surface of the steering wheel. This vehicle is equipped with inside and 僅 If the surface of the steering wheel is outside rear view mirrors to provide damaged by a sharp object, damage views of objects behind the vehicle.
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Remember that you lose some rear view clarity in the night position. For Kia Connect button function: (if equipped) OCV041602N 1 HomeLink Channel 1 2 HomeLink Channel 2...
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Features of your vehicle Mirrors your garage door(s), electric gate, home CAUTION lighting, etc. Before programming HomeLink to a Automatic-Dimming Night Vision garage door opener or gate operator, Safety™ (NVS씾) Mirror (if make sure that people and objects are equipped) out of the way of the device to prevent potential harm or damage.
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Features of your vehicle Mirrors 僅 If you choose to access the website via your cell phone, scan the QR code. OCV041604N 僅 Or, call HomeLink customer support 2. Position the garage door opener at 1-800-355-3515 remote 1 - 3 inches (2 - 8 cm) away (Please have the vehicle make/model from the HomeLink buttons.
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Features of your vehicle Mirrors 僅 If the indicator light rapidly flashes see the garage door start to move, green, firmly press, hold for two stop pressing any buttons until a few seconds and release the HomeLink seconds after the garage door has button up to three times in a row come to a complete stop, regardless slowly to complete the program -...
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Features of your vehicle Mirrors 1. In your vehicle, press and hold the NOTICE programmed HomeLink button for 2 If your garage door opener has Two- seconds, then release. Confirm that Way Communication functionality, it is the garage door is moving. AFTER it possible for HomeLink to stop function - stops, you will have one minute to ing the garage door shortly after initial...
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Features of your vehicle Mirrors 2. Operating HomeLink씾 1) Operating HomeLink씾 1. Press and release the desired pro - grammed HomeLink button (1, 2 or 3). OCV041608N 僅 If the indicator (4) flashes in Orange, it indicates that the garage door is "Closing".
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Features of your vehicle Mirrors 4. Now all three HomeLink buttons (1), 3. Erasing HomeLink씾 Buttons (2) and (3) are cleared of any pro - gramming 1) Erasing and Reprogramming a Information Single HomeLink씾 Button: HomeLink and the HomeLink House 1.
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Features of your vehicle Mirrors FCC (쉩tats-Unis) et ISED (Canada) Cet appareil est conforme aux r썟gle - ments de la FCC, section 15, et au CNR- 210 d'Innovation, Sciences et D썗veloppe - ment 썗conomique Canada. Le fonctionnement est assujetti aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) cet appareil ne doit pas causer d'interf썗rences nuisibles et (2) cet appareil doit accepter toute...
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Features of your vehicle Mirrors HomeLink 5 Programing Flow Chart OCV041610N...
Features of your vehicle Mirrors Outside rear view mirror WARNING Your vehicle is equipped with both left- Do not adjust or fold the outside rear hand and right-hand outside rear view view mirrors while the vehicle is moving. mirrors. This could result in loss of control, and Be sure to adjust the mirror angles an accident which could cause DEATH, before driving.
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Features of your vehicle Mirrors Folding the outside rear view mir - CAUTION In case it is an electric type outside rear Manual type (if equipped) view mirror, don't fold it by hand. It could cause motor failure. To fold the outside rear view mirror, grasp the housing of the mirror and then fold it toward the rear of the vehicle.
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Features of your vehicle Mirrors 僅 The remote control outside rear view 2. Choose the mirror to be adjusted by mirror switch is not selected. positioning the lever to L (left) or R (right). Auto reverse user settings 3. Step on the brake pedal and shift the If you cannot secure enough visibility shifter dial to R (Reverse).
Features of your vehicle Instrument cluster Instrument cluster Type A OSG2PH042109N Type B OSG2PH042100N * The actual cluster in the vehicle may differ from the illustration. 1 Tachometer/Power gauge 2 Speedometer 3 Hybrid battery SOC gauge 4 Fuel gauge 5 Odometer 6 Distance to empty 7 Transmission shift indicator 8 Outside temperature gauge...
Features of your vehicle Instrument cluster Full LCD cluster (if equipped) The full LCD type cluster provides two themes. Type A Type A is the basic theme of the full LCD type cluster and provides different graphic styles depending on drive mode. OSG2PH042119N Type B (Dynamic) Type B is set by the user and provides digital display.
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- rent weather in your area. If no information is received via GPS (e.g., not subscribed to Kia Connect ser - OSG2PH042121N vice), the weather and time will be dis - A : Illumination played as 'sunny' and 'night' on the 僅...
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) turn on when the SOC gauge is Shows that the vehicle is being driven near the "L (Low)" level, visit an autho - in an Eco-friendly manner. rized Kia dealer. 僅 POWER: Shows that the vehicle is exceeding NOTICE the Eco-friendly range.
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Features of your vehicle Instrument cluster from Electric (CD) mode or Hybrid Plug-in hybrid mode indicator (CS) mode by the system according to (Plug-in hybrid vehicle) the driving condition. 僅 CD (Charge Depleting, Electric) mode: The high-voltage (hybrid) battery is Type A used to drive the vehicle.
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Features of your vehicle Instrument cluster the engine to misfire, which could dam - A corresponding message is displayed to indicate the selected mode. age the catalytic converter. Fuel gauge NOTICE Type A / Type B The fuel display may not be accurate if the vehicle is on an incline.
Features of your vehicle Instrument cluster 僅 If the level of the remaining fuel is This gauge indicates the current outside more than three-quarters, more than air temperatures by 1 °F (1 °C). 0.8 gallons (3 liters) of fuel must be 僅...
Features of your vehicle LCD display Shift indicator pop-up LCD display The pop-up that indicates the current The LCD display modes can be changed gear position is displayed in the cluster with the control buttons. for about 2 seconds when shifting into other positions (P/R/N/D).
Features of your vehicle LCD display LCD display modes The LCD display provides 5 modes. You can switch modes by pressing the Mode button. Type A Mode Information/Master Driving Assist Trip Computer Turn By Turn (TBT)* User Settings* Warning Lane Keeping Assist Smart Cruise Control* Route Guidance Driver Assistance*...
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Features of your vehicle LCD display Driving Assist mode NOTICE Keep the engine running when configur - ing the display settings to prevent the battery from discharging. Trip computer mode OSG2PH042124N This mode displays the state of: 僅 Lane Safety 僅...
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Features of your vehicle LCD display Master warning mode User settings mode OSG2PH042133N ONQ5EP031493L In this mode, you can change the set - A: Check headlamp LED tings of the instrument cluster, doors, lamps, etc. 1. Driver Assistance 2. Eco Vehicle 3.
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Features of your vehicle LCD display 1. Driver Assistance Items Explanation 僅 Smart Cruise Control To adjust Smart Cruise Control * For more details, refer to "Smart Cruise Control (SCC) (if equipped)" on page 6-118. 僅 Highway Driving Assist To activate or deactivate Highway Driving Assist. Driving Convenience * For more details, refer to "Highway Driving Assist (HDA) (if equipped)"...
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Features of your vehicle LCD display Items Explanation 僅 Parking Distance Warning Auto On 僅 Rear Cross-Traffic Safety To activate or deactivate Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Parking Safety Assist. * For more details, refer to "Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA) (if equipped)" on page 6-149. * The information provided may differ depending on which systems are applicable to your vehicle.
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Features of your vehicle LCD display Items Explanation 僅 0~3 Level Cluster Voice Guidance Volume To adjust the Cluster Voice Guidance Volume. Welcome Sound Activate or Deactivate 5. Lights Items Explanation 僅 1~20 Level Illumination To adjust the instrument cluster illumination. 僅...
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Features of your vehicle LCD display Items Explanation 僅 Level 1/Level 2/Level 3/Full Open/User Height Setting Power Liftgate Open - To select the height. ing Height * For more details, refer to "Power liftgate (if equipped)" on page 5-35. To activate or deactivate the Smart Liftgate. Smart Liftgate * For more details, refer to "Smart Liftgate with Auto Open (if equipped)"...
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Features of your vehicle LCD display 9. Language Items Explanation Language To select the language. 10. Reset Items Explanation You can reset the menus in the User Settings mode. All menus in the User Settings mode Reset are reset to factory settings, except language and service interval. *: if equipped...
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Features of your vehicle LCD display Vehicle settings (infotainment NOTICE system) (if equipped) The information provided may differ depending on which features are appli - cable to your vehicle. INFORMATION The infotainment system may change after software updates. For more infor - OSG2PH052137N mation, refer to the user's manual pro - 1.
Features of your vehicle LCD displays Type B LCD displays LCD displays show the following infor - mation to drivers. 僅 Trip information 僅 LCD modes 僅 Warning messages Trip information (trip computer) The trip computer is a microcomputer- controlled driver information system that displays information related to driv - ing.
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Features of your vehicle LCD displays Fuel economy Drive Info display This information is always displayed at This display shows the trip distance (1), the bottom center of the Full LCD clus - the average fuel efficiency (2), and the ter.
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Features of your vehicle LCD displays mulated driving information is recalcu - Information since refueling lated. Type A Accumulated driving information mode This display shows the accumulated trip distance, the average fuel efficiency, and the total driving time. OSG2PH042137N Type B Type A OSG2PH042138N OSG2PH042139N...
Features of your vehicle LCD displays 僅 Select 'Vehicle settings → Service Digital speedometer Interval → Reset'. This digital speedometer display shows the speed of the vehicle. NOTICE If any of the following conditions occur, the mileage and days may be incorrect. 僅...
Features of your vehicle LCD displays 1 Estimated distance with the remaining LCD display messages high-voltage (hybrid) battery (Electric) 2 Estimated distance with the fuel in the Door, hood, liftgate, sunroof fuel tank (Gasoline) open 僅 If the estimated distance is below 1 km (1 mile), the trip computer will dis - play “---”...
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Features of your vehicle LCD displays This warning message is displayed if the washer fluid level in the reservoir is 3 AUTO nearly empty. 4 OFF Have the washer fluid reservoir refilled. This indicator displays which exterior light is selected using the lighting con - trol.
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5% or below. the quick reference guide. 僅 Replace engine oil from an authorized Kia dealer. After that, select 'Conve - nience → Oil Change Reminder' from Low key battery (for smart key the User Settings menu on the cluster system) or 'Vehicle →...
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ENGINE START/STOP have your vehicle inspected by an Button. authorized Kia dealer. 僅 It means that you should always have the smart key with you. Press START button again (for smart key system) Key not detected (for smart key 僅...
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Features of your vehicle LCD displays Press START button with key (for Low battery. Maintaining Hybrid smart key system) mode (Plug-in hybrid vehicle) 僅 This warning message appears if you This message is displayed when unable press the ENGINE START/STOP But - to convert to EV mode even when press - ton while the warning message "Key ing the HEV button during HEV mode...
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EV mode. the same problem occurs when charging the vehicle with a replaced charging Switching to Hybrid mode for cable or genuine Kia portable charger, self-diagnosis (Plug-in hybrid have the vehicle inspected by an autho - vehicle) rized Kia dealer.
僅 When there is a malfunction with the SRS. In this case, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer. Seat belt warning light This warning light informs the driver that the seat belt is not fas - tened.
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僅 Once you set the ignition switch or In this case, have your vehicle towed ENGINE START/STOP button to the to an authorized Kia dealer and ON position. inspected. - It appears for approximately 3 sec - onds and then goes off.
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In this case, avoid high speed driving and abrupt braking. This warning light appears: Have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer as soon as possi - 僅 Once you set the ignition switch or ENGINE START/STOP Button to the ble.
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In this case, have the vehicle After that, engine warning light turns on inspected by an authorized Kia dealer. if driving repeatedly and continuously. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) CAUTION If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
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This warning light appears: have the vehicle inspected by an 僅 When there is a malfunction with Gas - authorized Kia dealer. Continued driv - oline Particulate Filter (GPF) system. ing with the warning light on may 僅 When this warning light appears, it cause engine failure.
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僅 When there is a malfunction with the damage the catalytic converter. TPMS. In this case, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer. Master warning light * For more details, refer to "Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)" on page 7- This indicator light appears: 僅...
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Collision-Avoidance Assist. move to a safe position off the road. In this case, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer. * For more details, refer to "Forward Col - LED headlamp warning light lision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) (Front Camera Only) (if equipped)"...
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ESC system. authorized Kia dealer. In this case, have the vehicle * For more details, refer to "AUTO HOLD inspected by an authorized Kia dealer. (if equipped)" on page 6-44. This indicator light blinks: Immobilizer indicator light (with - While the ESC is operating.
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This indicator light appears: 僅 When the headlamps are on and in In this case, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer. the high beam position. 僅 When the turn signal lever is pulled This indicator light blinks: into the Flash-to-Pass position.
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Features of your vehicle Warning and indicator lights Charging cable connection indi - Lane Safety indicator light cator light (Plug-in hybrid Lane Safety indicator will appear when you turn Lane Keeping Assist on by vehicle) pressing Lane Safety button. This indicator illuminates in red when If there is a problem with Lane Keeping the charging cable is connected.
LCD display. OCV041041N 僅 When the head up display needs 1 Turn By Turn navigation information inspection or repair, Have the (if equipped) checked by an authorized Kia dealer. 2 Road signs 3 Speedometer...
Features of your vehicle Lighting 4 SCC set speed information (if Lighting equipped) This vehicle is equipped with a variety of 5 SCC vehicle distance information (if lights to appear the interior and exterior equipped) of the vehicle. 6 Lane Following Assist information (if CAUTION equipped) To prevent the battery from being dis -...
Features of your vehicle Lighting side, the headlamps will not be turned off. You can activate or deactivate the Head - lamp Delay function from the User Set - tings Mode in the LCD display. For more details, refer to "User settings mode" on ONQ5031032 page 5-83.
Features of your vehicle Lighting Operating high beam NOTICE The ignition switch or ENGINE START/ STOP button must be in the ON position to turn on the headlamps. Auto light ONQ5031461N To turn on the high beam headlamp: 僅 Push the lever away from you. The lever will return to its original position.
Features of your vehicle Lighting Operating turn signals and lane NOTICE change signals If an indicator flash is abnormally quick or slow, a bulb may be burned out or have a poor electrical connection in the circuit. The bulb may require replace - ment.
Features of your vehicle Lighting High Beam Assist (HBA) High Beam Assist setting ONQ5031035 ONQ5031145L High Beam Assist is a function that auto - matically adjusts the headlamp range (switches between high beam and low beam) depending on the brightness of detected vehicles and certain road con - ditions.
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) will the instrument cluster, high beam is appear on the cluster. Have the function turned on and High Beam Assist is inspected by an authorized Kia dealer. released. - If the headlamp lever is pulled Limitations towards you when the high beam is...
Features of your vehicle Wipers and washers 僅 Driving on a narrow curved road, Wipers and washers rough road, uphill or downhill. The wipers and washers remove foreign 僅 Vehicle in front is partially visible on a substances from the windshield and rear crossroad or curved road.
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Features of your vehicle Wipers and washers more it rains, the faster the wiper oper - 僅 MIST: For a single wiping cycle, move the lever to this position and release it. ates. When the rain stops, the wiper The wipers will operate continuously if stops.
Features of your vehicle Wipers and washers 僅 When starting the vehicle in winter, washer when the fluid reservoir is set the wiper switch in the OFF posi - empty. tion. Otherwise, wipers may operate and ice may damage the windshield WARNING wiper blades.
Features of your vehicle Welcome system 僅 OFF - Wiper is not in operation Welcome system (if equipped) 僅 Push the lever away from you to The welcome system is a function that spray rear washer fluid and to run the illuminates the surroundings or the inte - rear wipers several times.
Features of your vehicle Interior lights Interior light Interior lights When the interior light switch is in the This vehicle is equipped with lights DOOR position and all doors (and lift - throughout the vehicle to illuminate the gate) are locked and closed, the room interior.
Features of your vehicle Interior lights Type B 僅 (3): Press this switch to turn the front and rear room lamps on and off. NOTICE The DOOR mode and ROOM mode can not be selected at a time. ONQ5031037 Room lamp (if equipped) 僅...
Features of your vehicle Climate control system Vanity mirror lamp (if equipped) Climate control system The climate control system uses cooling and heating to help maintain a pleasant environment inside the vehicle. System operation Ventilation ONQ5031060 Push the switch to turn the light on or 1.
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The air conditioning system should only be used with the windows and sunroof Air conditioning (A/C) closed to prevent condensation inside All Kia air conditioning systems are filled the vehicle that may cause damage to with R-1234yf refrigerant. electrical components.
僅 When the air flow rate suddenly become stale. decreases, have the system checked 僅 During cooling operation, you may by an authorized Kia dealer. occasionally notice a misty air flow because of rapid cooling and humid air intake. This is a normal character - Air conditioning refrigerant label istic of system operation.
Therefore, if abnormal operation is It is important that the correct type and found, have the system inspected by an amount of oil and refrigerant are used. authorized Kia dealer. All refrigerants should be reclaimed with WARNING proper equipment. Venting refrigerants...
Features of your vehicle Automatic climate control system Automatic climate control system The automatic climate control system uses cooling and heating to help maintain a pleasant environment inside the vehicle. Type A OSG2PH042302L Type B (control panel) OSG2PH042303N 1 Driver's temperature control knob 2 Passenger's temperature control knob 3 AUTO (automatic control) button 4 OFF button...
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Features of your vehicle Automatic climate control system 10 Air intake/outtake control button 11 Air conditioning (A/C) button 12 Infotainment/climate control mode switching button 13 Driver's side only button 14 Front glass heater (if equipped)
Features of your vehicle Automatic climate control system Type B NOTICE Operating the blower when the ignition switch is in the ON position could cause the battery to discharge. Operate the blower when the engine is running. Using the infotainment/climate OSG2PH042305L Press the button on the switchable con - switchable controller control...
Features of your vehicle Automatic climate control system Heating and air conditioning automatically 1. Press the AUTO button. The modes, fan speeds, air intake and OSG2PH042315L air-conditioning will be controlled The climate control system is auto - automatically by setting the tempera - matically controlled according to the ture.
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Features of your vehicle Automatic climate control system Heating and air conditioning manually The heating and cooling system can be controlled manually by pressing buttons other than the AUTO button. OSG2H041300 In this case, the system works sequentially according to the order of buttons selected. 1.
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Features of your vehicle Automatic climate control system Mode selection Defrost-Level (A, D) The mode selection button controls the Most of the air flow is directed to the direction of the air flow through the ven - windshield with a small amount of air tilation system.
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Features of your vehicle Automatic climate control system 2. Turn the driver side temperature con - When turning the knob, the temperature will increase or decrease by 1 °F/0.5 °C. trol knob. The driver and passenger When set to the lowest temperature set - side temperature will be adjusted ting, the air conditioning will operate equally.
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Features of your vehicle Automatic climate control system tion selected will result in excessively dry Outside (fresh) air position air in the passenger compartment. WARNING Continued climate control system opera - OSG2PH042317N tion in the recirculated air position may With the outside (fresh) air position allow humidity to increase inside the selected, air enters the vehicle from out - vehicle which may fog the glass and...
Features of your vehicle Windshield defrosting and defogging the vehicle, which may fog the glass and Windshield defrosting and obscure visibility. defogging When the windshield is covered with WARNING frost or moisture, the front view is blurred, you should remove the frost Recirculated Air and moisture.
Features of your vehicle Windshield defrosting and defogging 1. Set the fan speed to the highest posi - Defogging inside windshield tion. 2. Set the temperature to the extreme hot (HI) position. 3. Press the defroster button ( 4. The outside (fresh) air position will be selected automatically and the air conditioning will turn on according to the detected ambient temperature.
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Features of your vehicle Windshield defrosting and defogging Press the front windshield defroster but - Defroster ton for 3 seconds when the ignition The vehicle is equipped with a defroster switch or ENGINE START/STOP button is for removing frost or fog from the rear in the ON position.
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Features of your vehicle Windshield defrosting and defogging cates that the defogging logic is can - To turn off the defroster: 僅 Press the rear window defroster but - celed or returned to the programmed status. ton again. If the battery has been discharged or Outside mirror defroster (if disconnected, it resets to the defog logic equipped)
Features of your vehicle Front glass heater Front glass heater (if Storage compartment equipped) These compartments can be used to store small items required by the driver The front glass heater heats the window or passengers. to remove frost, fog and thin ice from the interior and exterior of the front win - 僅...
Features of your vehicle Interior features Glove box Interior features There are various features inside the vehicle for the convenience of the occu - pants. Ambient lights (if equipped) OSG2PH042044N To open the glove box: 僅 Push the lever and the glove box will automatically open.
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Features of your vehicle Interior features With the ignition switch or ENGINE WARNING START/STOP button in the ON position: Hot liquids 僅 Push either of the buttons to warm Do not place uncovered cups with hot the front and rear seats. liquid in the cup holder while the vehicle During mild weather or under conditions is in motion.
Features of your vehicle Interior features 1. Infants, children, elderly or handi - 僅 When pressing the buttons for more capped persons, or hospital outpa - than 1.5 seconds with the seat warmer operating, the seat warmer will turn tients OFF.
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Features of your vehicle Interior features Doing so may damage the air ventila - NOTICE tion seat. Do not put several tickets in the ticket 僅 Do not place heavy or sharp objects holder at one time. This could cause on the seat.
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Features of your vehicle Interior features Power Delivery 3.0 is available on the AC inverter (if equipped) smart phone or the tablet equipped with fast charging capabilities. It is applicable to digital devices with USB C-type. Charging speed is determined according to the charging specification of the con - nected digital device.
Features of your vehicle Interior features sory plug after use. Using the acces - 僅 While the power consumption of some electrical devices/appliances sory plug for prolonged periods of may be within the AC inverter’s elec - time with the vehicle off could cause tric power range, it may malfunction the battery to discharge.
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Features of your vehicle Interior features begins. After the charging is com - plete, the orange light will change to green. 4. You can choose to turn the wireless charging function to either ON or OFF by selecting the USM on the instru - OSG2H041002 ment cluster.
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Features of your vehicle Interior features phone and not a malfunction of the a set temperature, the wireless wireless charging. charging will cease to function. After the interior temperature drops below WARNING the threshold, the wireless charging Distracted driving function will resume. 僅...
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Features of your vehicle Interior features due to the particular characteristics of ate noise to keep your phone cool that smart phone, and does not imply while it charges. a malfunction of the wireless charging function. This device complies with part 15 僅...
Features of your vehicle Interior features The following must be observed when installing ANY floor mat to the vehicle. 僅 Ensure that the floor mats are securely attached to the vehicle's floor mat anchor(s) before driving the vehi - cle. OSG2PH042045N 僅...
Features of your vehicle Interior features Cargo security screen (if equipped) Installing cargo security screen OSG2H041516_2 If necessary, contact an authorized Kia dealer. CAUTION OSG2PH042054N 1 Cargo security screen band To prevent damage to the goods or the vehicle, be careful when carrying fragile...
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Features of your vehicle Interior features 4. Removal of the cargo screen is the NOTICE reverse of assembly. 僅 Since the cargo security screen may Storing cargo security screen be damaged or malformed, do not put luggage on it when it is used. Operation 僅...
- 僅 The vehicle center of gravity will be rized Kia dealer or other qualified shop. higher when items are loaded onto NOTICE the roof rack. Avoid sudden starts, braking, sharp turns, abrupt maneu - 僅...
Features of your vehicle Infotainment system The selected control panel icon will Infotainment system appear and the control panel will be NOTICE changed. 僅 The knob display will appear accord - If you install an aftermarket HID head lamp, your vehicle's audio and electronic ing to the selected control panel device may malfunction.
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Features of your vehicle Infotainment system When the stick is stuck, forcibly opening Shark-fin antenna the cover can also cause damage to the device. If the USB stick does not fit into the space, do not close the cover and try another USB stick with different specifi - cations.
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Features of your vehicle Infotainment system This can lead to undesirable or unpleas - AM reception ant listening conditions which might lead you to believe a problem exists with your radio. The following conditions are normal and do not indicate radio trouble: 僅...
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Features of your vehicle Infotainment system WARNING Cell phone use Do not use a cellular phone while driv - ing. Stop at a safe location to use a cellu - lar phone. WARNING Distracted driving Driving while distracted can result in a loss of vehicle control that may lead to OGL3061068L an accident, severe bodily injury, or...
Features of your vehicle Declaration of Conformity This device complies with part 15 of the Declaration of Conformity FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful This equipment has been tested and interference, and found to comply with the limits for a 2.
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Driving your vehicle Driving your vehicle Be sure the exhaust system does not leak......... 6-7 Before driving ................6-7 Key positions..................6-9 僅 Illuminated ignition switch ................6-9 僅 Ignition switch position .................. 6-9 僅 Starting the engine..................6-10 ENGINE START/STOP button .............6-11 僅...
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Driving your vehicle 僅 Resuming smart regeneration system ..........6-34 僅 Basic setting of smart regeneration system ........6-35 僅 Vehicle-to-vehicle distance recognition sensor........6-35 僅 System malfunction ..................6-35 僅 Limitations of the system ................6-36 Brake system ................6-38 僅 Power brakes ....................6-38 僅...
僅 Check the condition of the tires. checked as soon as possible by an authorized Kia dealer. 僅 Check under the vehicle for any sign of leaks. WARNING 僅 Be sure there are no obstacles behind Engine exhaust you if you intend to back up.
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Driving your vehicle Before driving fere with the operation of the foot ped - Before starting als, possibly causing an accident. 僅 Close and lock all doors. 僅 Position the seat so that all controls WARNING are easily reached. 僅 Buckle your seat belt. Driving under the influence 僅...
Driving your vehicle Key positions Do not leave the ignition switch ON if the Key positions (if equipped) engine is not running to prevent battery Your vehicle is equipped with four differ - discharge. ent ignition positions. Illuminated ignition switch START (4) Whenever a front door is opened, the Turn the ignition switch to the START...
Driving your vehicle Key positions WARNING WARNING Key holder Steering wheel Do not attach small purses, multiple Never reach for any controls through the keys, or any other heavy accessories to steering wheel while the vehicle is in the driver's key chain used to start the motion.
Driving your vehicle ENGINE START/STOP button the parking brake fully and shut the ENGINE START/STOP button engine off. (if equipped) NOTICE Illuminated ENGINE START/STOP button If you leave the ignition switch to the ACC or ON position for a long time, the battery may discharge.
Driving your vehicle ENGINE START/STOP button your safety, start the engine with the ACC (Accessory) gear in the P (Park) position. NOTICE If you press the ENGINE START/STOP button without pressing the brake pedal, the engine will not start and the ENGINE START/STOP button changes as follow: ONQ5P061006N OFF →...
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Driving your vehicle ENGINE START/STOP button brake pedal is released when the rpm NOTICE is high. 僅 If the battery is weak or the smart key does not work correctly, you can start Starting the engine with smart the engine by pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button with the smart At the time that the vehicle doors are key.
Driving your vehicle Dual clutch transmission (DCT) (Shift Lever) Starting the engine Dual clutch transmission (DCT) (Shift Lever) (if equipped) 1. Carry the smart key or leave it inside the vehicle. 2. Make sure the parking brake is firmly applied. 3.
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Driving your vehicle Dual clutch transmission (DCT) (Shift Lever) tional automatic transmission. Unlike pedal quickly, you may feel engine a traditional automatic transmission, braking before the transmission the gear shifting can sometimes be changes gears. This engine braking feeling is similar to operating a man - felt and heard as the actuators engage the clutches and the gears are ual transmission at low speed.
If the transmission cannot shift into Transmission high temperature Drive or Reverse, the position indicator D or R) on the cluster will blink. Have the system checked by an authorized Kia dealer. DCT warning messages OSG2PH052146N A: Transmission temp. is high! Stop...
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If any of the warning messages in the LCD display continue to blink, for your safety, Have the system checked by an OSG2PH052147N authorized Kia dealer. A: Transmission Hot! Park with engine Transmission ranges The indicator in the instrument cluster displays the shift lever position when the ignition switch is in the ON position.
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Driving your vehicle Dual clutch transmission (DCT) (Shift Lever) WARNING WARNING 僅 Shifting into P (Park) while the vehicle Do not drive with the shift lever in N is in motion may cause you to lose (Neutral). control of the vehicle. The engine brake will not work and lead 僅...
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Driving your vehicle Dual clutch transmission (DCT) (Shift Lever) will move when external force is To stop the vehicle during driving, applied. please press brake pedal fully to prevent unintended movement. WARNING Parking In Neutral Manual mode 僅 With the exception of parking in neu - tral gear, always park the vehicle in P (Park) for safety and engage the park - ing brake.
If the shift lever does not move even hole (1). after performing this procedure, have 4. Insert a tool (e.g., flathead screw - the system checked by authorized Kia driver) into the access hole and press dealer. down on the tool.
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Driving your vehicle Dual clutch transmission (DCT) (Shift Lever) 僅 Never move the shift lever into P situation by shutting off the engine and affecting the braking perfor - (Park) when the vehicle is in motion. mance. 僅 Be sure the car is completely stopped before you attempt to shift into R 僅...
Driving your vehicle Dual clutch transmission (DCT) (Dial SBW) verter. Instead, the transition from one Dual clutch transmission (DCT) gear to the next is managed by the (Dial SBW) (if equipped) clutch slip, especially at lower speeds. 僅 As a result, shifts are sometimes more noticeable, and a light vibration can be felt as the transmission shaft speed is matched with the engine...
僅 Do not put the gear in N (Neutral) damage to the transmission. while driving. WARNING 僅 If the transmission cannot shift into Drive or Reverse, the position indica - tor D or R) on the cluster will blink. Have the system checked by an authorized Kia dealer.
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Driving your vehicle Dual clutch transmission (DCT) (Dial SBW) 僅 When possible, drive the vehicle Transmission high temperature smoothly. Transmission overheated OSG2PH052146N A: Transmission temp. is high! Stop safely 僅 Under certain conditions, such as OSG2PH052147N repeated stop-and-go launches on A: Transmission Hot! Park with engine steep grades, sudden take off or acceleration, or other harsh driving...
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R (Reverse) or D (Drive) and the fol - LCD display continue to blink, for your lowing conditions are met: safety, have the system checked by an authorized Kia dealer. 僅 The brake/accelerator pedal is not depressed. Transmission ranges 僅...
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Driving your vehicle Dual clutch transmission (DCT) (Dial SBW) In D (Drive), if the driver attempts to turn CAUTION off the vehicle, the vehicle is turned OFF Always come to a complete stop before and shifted to the P (Park) position auto - shifting into or out of R (Reverse);...
Driving your vehicle Dual clutch transmission (DCT) (Dial SBW) In emergencies, do the following to Shifting conditions not met move the shift dial to N (Neutral) on a level ground. 1. Connect the battery cables from another vehicle or from a another bat - tery to the jump-starting terminals inside the engine compartment.
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The message appears on the LCD dis - play when there is problem with the P button. Immediately have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer. OSG2PH052153N A: Gear already selected The message appears on the LCD dis -...
SBW. If the problem persists, gear. Otherwise, the lower gear may immediately have the vehicle inspected not be engaged. by an authorized Kia dealer. 僅 Always use the parking brake. Do not depend on placing the transmission in Shift-lock system...
Driving your vehicle Paddle shifter 僅 The risk of rollover is greatly Paddle shifter increased if you lose control of your Manual mode vehicle at highway speeds. Paddle shifter is used to shift without 僅 Loss of control often occurs if two or taking your hands off the steering wheel.
Driving your vehicle Paddle shifter Pull and hold the right side (+) of the NOTICE paddle shifter to turn on or off smart 僅 The vehicle will shift to manual to regeneration system. automatic shift mode in following con - CAUTION ditions: - When the vehicle speed decreases...
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Driving your vehicle Paddle shifter Vehicle stop function (MAX set - Battery charged, Regenerative braking mode deactivated ting) Operation 僅 Pull and hold the left side (-) of the paddle shifter to stop the vehicle. 僅 The instrument cluster indicator will set to MAX when the vehicle is brak - OSG2PH052126N ing.
Driving your vehicle Smart regeneration system Smart regeneration system acti - Smart regeneration system vation The Smart Regeneration System con - trols the regenerative braking automati - With 'AUTO' for the regenerative braking level displayed on the cluster, the regen - cally according to the road gradient and erative braking level is controlled auto - driving condition of the vehicle in front.
Driving your vehicle Smart regeneration system 僅 Canceled automatically - The vehicle is shifted to N (Neutral), R (Reverse) or P (Park) or shift lever in manual mode. - Switch the DRIVE mode to SPORT mode. OSG2H051208 - Smart Cruise Control is in activa - However, current regenerative braking tion.
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Have The automatic regenerative braking step the vehicle inspected by an autho - adjustment by the smart regenerative rized Kia dealer. system operates in steps beyond the set 僅 If the front bumper becomes dam - basic step.
OSG2H051210 The smart regeneration system may rec - does not operate normally, take your vehicle to an authorized Kia dealer and ognize a vehicle in an adjacent lane have the system checked. when driving on a curved road. In this...
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Driving your vehicle Smart regeneration system The driver must maintain a safe braking 僅 Vehicles with small rear profile such distance, and if necessary, depress the as trailers with no loads brake pedal to reduce your driving A vehicle ahead cannot be recognized speed in order to maintain a safe dis - correctly by the sensor if any of follow - tance.
Driving your vehicle Brake system pected and sudden situations from Brake system occurring. Your vehicle has power-assisted brakes, 僅 The Smart Regeneration System may parking brake, and various braking sys - not recognize complex driving situa - tems for safe driving. tions so always pay attention to driv - Power brakes ing conditions and control your...
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If none are found and the condition per - applied. Applying the brakes lightly will sists, have your vehicle towed to an indicate whether they have been authorized Kia dealer. affected in this way. Always test your brakes in this fashion after driving Disc brakes wear indicator through deep water.
Driving your vehicle Brake system Also, the EPB is applied automatically if CAUTION the Auto Hold button is on when the Replace brake pads vehicle is turned off. In addition, if you Do not continue to drive with worn brake pull up the EPB switch after the vehicle pads.
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EPB is used for emer - - Vehicle stops for more than gency braking, have your vehicle approximately 10 minutes checked by an authorized Kia dealer. - Vehicle stops on a steep slope Releasing the parking brake with 僅 Requested by other systems...
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EPB has been released unintentionally, serious released, have the system checked by injury may occur. an authorized Kia dealer. 僅 All vehicles should always have the parking brake fully engaged when parked to avoid inadvertent move -...
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STOP button is changed to the ON posi - tion, this indicates that the EPB may have malfunctioned. If this occurs, have your vehicle checked by an authorized Kia dealer. ONQ5041442N The EPB malfunction indicator may A: Press brake pedal to deactivate...
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If the EPB does not release normally, 2. Press the Auto Hold button. The white take your vehicle to an authorized Kia AUTO HOLD indicator will come on dealer by loading the vehicle on a flat - indicating the system is in standby.
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- The engine hood is opened Take your vehicle and have the system - The gear is in P (Park) checked by an authorized Kia dealer. - The gear is in R (Reverse) NOTICE - The EPB is applied 僅...
Driving your vehicle Brake system Warning messages The Auto Hold function will display a warning message with sound under cer - tain conditions. When the EPB is applied from Auto Hold, a warning will sound and a message will ONQ5041442N appear.
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ABS. When you apply your brakes under con - Contact and visit an authorized Kia ditions which may lock the wheels, you dealer. may hear a "tik-tik'' sound from the...
Driving your vehicle Brake system ner at reasonable speeds and to leave a Electronic Stability Control (ESC) sufficient margin of safety. system When you apply your brakes under con - The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is ditions which may lock the wheels, you designed to stabilize the vehicle during may hear a "tik-tik'' sound from the cornering maneuvers.
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Driving your vehicle Brake system When operating When the ESC is in operation, the ESC indicator light blinks. When the Electronic Stability Control is operating properly, you can feel a slight pulsation in the vehicle. This OSG2PH052161N is only the effect of brake control and A: Traction and Stability Control dis - indicates nothing unusual.
Driving your vehicle Brake system back by applying the brakes automati - WARNING cally for about 2 seconds. Electronic Stability Control The brakes are released when the accel - Drive carefully even though your vehicle erator pedal is engaged or after about 2 has Electronic Stability Control.
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(Motor Driven Power Steering have the system checked by an autho - (MDPS)). This is only the effect of brake rized Kia dealer. and EPS control and indicates nothing The VSM is not a substitute for safe driv - unusual.
Brake system BAS operation normal, stop as soon as it is safe to do so and visit an authorized Kia dealer. 僅 When the vehicle speed is more than 20 mph (30 km/h) and the ABS con - 僅 Don't coast down hills with the vehicle out of gear.
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In this case, stop the vehicle by depressing the brake pedal stron - ger than usual. Have the system inspected by authorized Kia dealer. 僅 The sound of electronic hydraulic brake operating or its motor may be heard temporarily when:...
Driving your vehicle Vehicle Auto Shut-off system Vehicle Auto Shut-off system System Operation (if equipped) If your vehicle is parked and the engine is left on for a long period of time, the engine will turn off automatically to help reduce fuel consumption and prevent accidents caused by carbon dioxide poi - OSG2PH052162N...
Driving your vehicle Drive mode integrated control system Drive mode integrated control system Mode Characteristics SCC Responsiveness Improves fuel efficiency Slow Drive mode for eco-friendly driving The drive mode may be selected accord - Provides sporty and fun SPORT Fast riding ing to the driver's preference or road ECO mode...
Driving your vehicle Green Zone Drive Mode The system will be limited until engine Green Zone Drive Mode performance becomes normal. In order to protect the atmospheric envi - 僅 When driving up a hill: ronment in urban areas, EV mode is The system will be limited to gain expanded when entering the road inside power when driving uphill because...
Start the vehicle after performing the necessary work like foreign matter removal and waiting 10 minutes. If the pop-up remains up, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
僅 If the detecting sensors have been replaced or repaired, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer. 僅 Never install any accessories or stick - ers on the front windshield, or tint the front windshield.
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) remains ON when Forward prevent the Driver Assistance systems Collision-Avoidance Assist is on, have from operating. the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer. Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist settings WARNING When the vehicle is restarted, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist will always Forward safety turn on.
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Driving your vehicle Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) (Front Camera Only) Warning Sound and Haptic OSG2PH052098N A: Driving Safety OSG2PH052194N 1 Forward Safety Warning Timing A: Driver Assistance 2 Standard 1 Warning Sound and Haptic 3 Late 2 Warning Volume With the vehicle on, touch Settings → 3 Driving Safety Priority Driver Assistance →...
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Driving your vehicle Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) (Front Camera Only) the owner's manual after updating the Emergency braking software of your infotainment system. In this case, scan the QR code in the infotainment system manual to access the web manual for checking the changes.
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Driving your vehicle Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) (Front Camera Only) 僅 If any other function's warning mes - For your safety, the driver should depress the brake pedal immediately sage is displayed or audible warning is generated, Forward Collision-Avoid - and check the surroundings.
) on the cluster. nothing to detect, or detecting sensor In this case, have your vehicle inspected is covered in foreign material after by an authorized Kia dealer. turning ON the vehicle. Forward Collision-Avoidance Limitations of Forward Collision- Assist disabled...
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Driving your vehicle Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) (Front Camera Only) 僅 Washer fluid is continuously sprayed, 僅 The vehicle in front suddenly changes or the wiper is on lane or suddenly reduces speed 僅 Driving in heavy rain or snow, or thick 僅...
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Driving your vehicle Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) (Front Camera Only) - There is interference by electro - 僅 The pedestrian or cyclist in front is moving very quickly magnetic waves, such as driving in an area with strong radio waves or 僅...
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Driving your vehicle Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) (Front Camera Only) If this occurs, Forward Collision-Avoid - 僅 Changing lanes ance Assist may unnecessarily warn the driver and control the brake. Always check the traffic conditions around the vehicle. 僅 Driving on an inclined road OSG2H051016_3 Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist may not detect other vehicles, pedes -...
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Driving your vehicle Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) (Front Camera Only) or when the vehicle in front of you has higher ground clearance, additional special attention is required. Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist may not be able to detect the cargo extending from the vehicle. In these instances, you must maintain a safe braking dis - tance from the rearmost object, and if necessary, steer your vehicle and...
Driving your vehicle Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) (Sensor Fusion) 2. This device must accept any interfer - Forward Collision-Avoidance ence received, including interference Assist (FCA) (Sensor Fusion) that may cause undesired operation. (if equipped) 3. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party Basic function responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the...
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Kia 僅 Never disassemble the detecting sen - dealer. sor or sensor assembly, or cause any 僅 The genuine Kia front radar sensor covers are parts with quality and per - damage to it. formance ensured. If arbitrarily apply - 僅...
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) remains ON when Forward the instrument cluster or Settings → Collision-Avoidance Assist is on, have Vehicle → Driver assistance → Driving safety → Forward Safety Warning the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer. Timing on the infotainment system to...
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Driving your vehicle Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) (Sensor Fusion) change the initial warning activation tim - decrease to warn the driver with the ing of Forward Collision-Avoidance audible warning. Assist. NOTICE 僅 Use Standard in normal driving con - 僅 Ensure that Warning Style you have ditions.
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Driving your vehicle Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) (Sensor Fusion) 僅 Pedestrian or cyclist: 6~40 mph Collision warning (10~65 km/h) CAUTION The function operation range may decrease due to the front traffic condi - tion or the surroundings of the vehicle. OSG2PH052039N A: Collision Warning Stopping vehicle and ending...
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Driving your vehicle Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) (Sensor Fusion) Collision warning Stopping vehicle and ending brake control OSG2PH052044N A: Collision Warning OSG2PH052041L A: Drive carefully Collision warning will alert the driver with a warning message and an audible When the vehicle is stopped due to emergency braking, the warning mes - warning.
Safety warning light ( ) on the cluster. In this case, have your vehicle inspected 僅 Depending on the condition of the by an authorized Kia dealer. vehicle, powered two-wheeler, pedes - trian and cyclist in front and the sur -...
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(snow, rain, or foreign material) is face, such as a puddle on the road removed, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer. 僅 An object is placed on the dashboard 僅 Your vehicle is being towed WARNING 僅...
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Driving your vehicle Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) (Sensor Fusion) 僅 The vehicle or powered two-wheeler 僅 The vehicle or powered two-wheeler in front is a bus, heavy truck, truck in front is suddenly blocked by an with an unusually shaped cargo, obstacle trailer, etc.
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Driving your vehicle Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) (Sensor Fusion) - Driving through toll gate, construc - tion areas, partially paved roads, bumpy roads, speed bumps, etc. - Driving near areas containing metal substances, such as a construction zone, railroad, etc. OSG2EV051011 - Driving on an incline road, curved The illustration above shows the image...
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Driving your vehicle Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) (Sensor Fusion) depress the brake pedal to reduce necessary, steer your vehicle and your driving speed in order to main - depress the brake pedal to reduce your driving speed in order to main - tain a safe distance.
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Driving your vehicle Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) (Sensor Fusion) or when the vehicle in front of you has higher ground clearance, additional special attention is required. Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist may not be able to detect the cargo extending from the vehicle. In these instances, you must maintain a safe braking dis - tance from the rearmost object, and if necessary, steer your vehicle and...
Driving your vehicle Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) 2. This device must accept any interfer - Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) ence received, including interference Lane Keeping Assist is designed to help that may cause undesired operation. detect lane markings (or road edges) 3.
Driving your vehicle Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) Warning Sound and Haptic OSG2PH052195N A: Driver Assistance OSG2PH052194N 1 Driving Safety A: Driver Assistance 2 Lane Safety 1 Warning Sound and Haptic With the vehicle on, touch Settings → 2 Warning Volume Driver Assistance →...
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Driving your vehicle Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) the owner's manual after updating the Right software of your infotainment system. In this case, scan the QR code in the infotainment system manual to access the web manual for checking the changes. OSG2PH052175N Lane Keeping Assist operation Lane Keeping Assist will warn and help...
Driving your vehicle Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) A: Keep hands on steering wheel 僅 When lane markings (or road edges) are detected, the green lane lines on If the driver takes their hands off the the cluster may appear. steering wheel for several seconds, the warning message will appear on the Lane undetected cluster, and an audible warning will...
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If this or narrow occurs, have the function inspected by 僅 There is a road edge without a lane an authorized Kia dealer. 僅 There is a boundary structure in the Limitations of Lane Keeping roadway, such as a tollgate, sidewalk, Assist curb, etc.
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Driving your vehicle Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA) 僅 If any other function's warning mes - Blind-Spot Collision-Avoid - sage is displayed or audible warning ance Assist (BCA) (if is generated, Lane Keeping Assist equipped) warning message may not be dis - Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist is played and audible warning may not designed to help detect and monitor...
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Kia dealer. 僅 The genuine Kia rear bumpers which the Rear corner radar sensors are mounted are parts with quality and performance ensured. If arbitrarily...
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Driving your vehicle Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA) WARNING If Blind-Spot Safety is deselected, the driver should always be aware of the surroundings and drive safely. NOTICE OSG2PH052196N A: Driver Assistance If the vehicle is restarted, Blind-Spot Col - 1 Driving Safety lision-Avoidance Assist will maintain the last setting.
Driving your vehicle Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA) decrease to warn the driver with the Vehicle detection audible warning. First warning (Left/Right) NOTICE 僅 Ensure that Warning Style you have set may apply to the Warning volume of other Driver Assistance systems. 僅...
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Driving your vehicle Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA) Collision-Avoidance Assist will be acti - the function will return to Vehicle detection state. vated in the following conditions. 僅 Your driving speed: Below 2 mph (3 WARNING km/h) 僅 The detecting range of the front cor - 僅...
If this occurs, have warn the driver depending on the Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist be road and driving conditions. inspected by an authorized Kia dealer. 僅 Driver should maintain control of the vehicle at all times. Do not depend on Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist.
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Blind-Spot Collision- ground) abnormally contains metallic Avoidance Assist be inspected by an components (for example, possibly authorized Kia dealer. due to subway construction). 僅 There is a fixed object near the vehi - WARNING cle, such as sound barriers, guardrails, 僅...
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Driving your vehicle Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA) 僅 The other vehicle drives very close Braking control may not work, driver's behind your vehicle, or the other vehi - attention is required in the following cir - cle passes by your vehicle in close cumstances: proximity 僅...
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Driving your vehicle Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA) Always pay attention to road and driv - 僅 Driving where the heights of the lanes ing conditions while driving. are different 僅 Driving on an inclined road OSG2H051040 Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist may not operate properly when driv - ing where the heights of the lanes are different.
Driving your vehicle Safe Exit Warning (SEW) Safe Exit Warning (SEW) (if Safe Exit Warning settings equipped) Setting features Exit Safety OSG2H051041 After the vehicle stops, when an approaching vehicle from the rear area OSG2PH052105L is detected as soon as a passenger opens a door, Safe Exit Warning will warn the driver with a warning message and an audible warning to help prevent...
Driving your vehicle Safe Exit Warning (SEW) is generated, Safe Exit Warning warn - vided in the infotainment system and ing message may not be displayed the quick reference guide. and audible warning may not be gen - erated. Safe Exit Warning operation 僅...
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Warning be inspected by an authorized restarted. Kia dealer. If Safe Exit Warning does not operate normally after it is removed, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer. WARNING 僅 Even though the warning message OSG2PH052052N does not appear on the cluster, Safe...
Driving your vehicle Safe Exit Assist (SEA) Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA) (if Safe Exit Assist (SEA) (if equipped)" on page 6-85. equipped) WARNING 僅 Safe Exit Warning may not operate normally if interfered by strong elec - tromagnetic waves. 僅 Safe Exit Warning may not operate for OSG2H051042 approximately 3 seconds after the After the vehicle stops, when an...
Driving your vehicle Safe Exit Assist (SEA) Assistance → Driving Safety → Exit Detecting sensor Safety on the infotainment system. Rear corner radar WARNING The driver should always be aware of his or her surroundings. If Exit Safety is deselected, Safe Exit Assist cannot assist you.
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Driving your vehicle Safe Exit Assist (SEA) 僅 Safe Exit Assist linked with Electronic Collision warning when exiting child safety lock will operate in the fol - vehicle lowing conditions: - Your driving speed: below 2 mph (3 km/h) - The speed of the approaching vehi - cle from the rear: above 4 mph (6 km/h) OSG2H051035...
( ) warning light will appear on the cluster. Have Safe Exit 僅 Safe Exit Assist does not operate in all Assist be inspected by an authorized Kia situations or cannot prevent all colli - dealer.
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僅 Safe Exit Assist may not operate for 3 erly after it is removed, have the vehicle seconds after the vehicle is started, or inspected by an authorized Kia dealer. the rear corner radars are initialized. WARNING 僅 Even though the warning message does not appear on the cluster, Safe Exit Assist may not properly operate.
Driving your vehicle Manual Speed Limit Assist (MSLA) Manual Speed Limit Assist (MSLA) OSG2H051054 ONQ5P051024N 1 Speed Limit indicator 2 Set speed You can set the speed limit when you do OSG2H051055 not want to drive over a specific speed. 3.
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Driving your vehicle Manual Speed Limit Assist (MSLA) Speed Limit ( ) indicator will go Temporarily pausing Manual off. Speed Limit Assist WARNING Take the following precautions when using Manual Speed Limit Assist: 僅 Always set the vehicle speed under the speed limit in your country.
Driving your vehicle Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA) Intelligent Speed Limit Assist set - Intelligent Speed Limit Assist tings (ISLA) (if equipped) Intelligent Speed Limit Assist uses infor - Speed limit mation from the detected road sign and navigation system to inform the driver of the speed limit and additional informa - tion of the current road.
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Driving your vehicle Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA) 僅 Speed Limit Assist: Intelligent Speed Limit Assist will inform the driver of speed limit and additional road signs. In addition, Intelligent Speed Limit Assist will inform the driver to change set speed of Manual Speed Limit Assist or Smart Cruise Control (If OSG2PH052198N equipped) to help the driver stay...
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Driving your vehicle Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA) the vehicle features and specifica - vided in the infotainment system and tions. the quick reference guide. 僅 Descriptions of each Driver Assistance system may be slightly different from the owner's manual after updating the Warning Sound and Haptic software of your infotainment system.
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Driving your vehicle Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA) displayed. Please refer to "Intelligent arrow in the direction of up or down is Speed Limit Assist malfunction and displayed to inform the driver that the limitations" on page 6-108 if the road set speed needs to be changed.
Intelligent Speed Limit Assist operate properly after it is removed, malfunction have the vehicle inspected by an autho - rized Kia dealer. WARNING Even though the warning message or warning light does not appear on the cluster, Intelligent Speed Limit Assist OSG2PH052057N may not operate properly.
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Driving your vehicle Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA) in the street signs or other signs as WARNING the speed limit 僅 Intelligent Speed Limit Assist is a sup - 僅 A road sign near the road you are plemental function that helps the driving is detected driver to comply with the speed limit 僅...
Driving your vehicle Driver Attention Warning (DAW) 僅 For more details on the precautions of Driver Attention Warning the front view camera, refer to "For - (DAW) ward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) (Front Camera Only) (if equipped)" on Basic function page 6-58. Driver Attention Warning can help deter - mine the driver's attention level by ana - Driver Attention Warning set -...
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Driving your vehicle Driver Attention Warning (DAW) vided in the infotainment system and Taking a break the quick reference guide. Leading Vehicle Departure Alert ONQ5041161L A: Consider taking a break Warning message will appear on the cluster and an audible warning will OSG2PH052113L sound and driver attention warning light ( ) will appear to suggest that the driver...
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If this occurs, is generated, Leading Vehicle Depar - have Driver Attention Warning be ture Alert's warning message may not inspected by an authorized Kia dealer. be displayed and audible warning Driver Attention Warning dis - may not be generated.
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If Driver Attention Warning does not operate normally after obstruction (snow, rain, or foreign material) is removed, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer. OSG2H051048 WARNING [A]: Your vehicle, [B]: Front vehicle If a vehicle cuts in front of your vehi - 僅...
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Driving your vehicle Driver Attention Warning (DAW) 僅 When driving at a tollgate or intersec - 僅 When the vehicle ahead abruptly departures tion, etc. OSG2EV051102 OSG2EV051100 If the vehicle in front abruptly depar - If you pass a tollgate or intersection tures, Leading Vehicle Departure Alert with lots of vehicles or you drive may not operate properly.
Driving your vehicle Cruise Control (CC) Cruise Control (CC) (if NOTICE equipped) 僅 The vehicle may slightly slow down or speed up while driving uphill or down - hill. 僅 The Driving Assist button symbol may vary depending on your vehicle option.
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The set speed will decrease to tion that is not mentioned, have the the nearest multiple of 5 in mph (mul - vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia tiple of 10) at first, and then decrease dealer. by 5 mph (10 km/h) each time the switch is operated in this manner.
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Driving your vehicle Cruise Control (CC) Always press the Driving Assist button to - When driving with limited view turn Cruise Control off when not in use. (possibly due to bad weather, such as fog, snow, rain and sandstorm) NOTICE 僅...
Driving your vehicle Smart Cruise Control (SCC) optimal performance of Smart Cruise Smart Cruise Control (SCC) (if Control. equipped) For more details on the precautions of the front view camera and front radar, Basic function refer to "Forward Collision-Avoidance Smart Cruise Control is designed to help Assist (FCA) (Front Camera Only) (if detect the vehicle ahead and help main - equipped)"...
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Driving your vehicle Smart Cruise Control (SCC) the owner's manual after updating the Warning Sound and Haptic software of your infotainment system. In this case, scan the QR code in the infotainment system manual to access the web manual for checking the changes.
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Driving your vehicle Smart Cruise Control (SCC) Operating conditions for Acceler - Press the Driving Assist button to turn on Smart Cruise Control. The speed will ation Assist be set to the current speed on the clus - Overtaking Acceleration Assist will oper - ter.
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Driving your vehicle Smart Cruise Control (SCC) Distance 3 - approximately 40 m (130 Decreasing set speed ft.) Distance 2 - approximately 32.5 m (106 ft.) Distance 1 - approximately 25 m (82 ft.) NOTICE OSG2H051055 The distance is set to the last set dis - 僅...
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Driving your vehicle Smart Cruise Control (SCC) If you push the (+) switch up or (-) switch Smart Cruise Control will be displayed as down, the set speed will be set to the below depending on the status of the current speed on the cluster.
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Driving your vehicle Smart Cruise Control (SCC) have changed, the change of the tar - Temporarily canceling Smart get vehicle distance may be small. Cruise Control 僅 The images and colors in the instru - ment cluster may differ depending on the cluster type or theme selected from the settings menu.
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Driving your vehicle Smart Cruise Control (SCC) Smart Cruise Control conditions Warning road conditions ahead not satisfied OSG2PH052062N A: Watch for surrounding vehicles OSG2PH052061N A: Smart Cruise Control conditions not In the following situation, the warning message will appear on the cluster, and an audible warning will sound to warn If the Driving Assist button, (+) switch, (-) the driver of road conditions ahead.
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Driving your vehicle Smart Cruise Control (SCC) 僅 When maintaining distance with the WARNING vehicle ahead, if the front vehicle dis - In the following situations, Smart Cruise appears, Smart Cruise Control may Control may not warn the driver of a col - suddenly accelerate to the set speed.
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ON the vehicle. appear on the cluster. Have Smart Cruise Control be inspected by an Limitations of Smart Cruise Con - authorized Kia dealer. trol Smart Cruise Control may not operate properly, or it may operate unexpectedly under the following circumstances: 僅...
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Driving your vehicle Smart Cruise Control (SCC) 僅 Washer fluid is continuously sprayed, 僅 Your vehicle is being towed or the wiper is on 僅 An object reflecting off the front radar 僅 The camera lens is contaminated due such as a guardrail, nearby vehicle, to tinted, filmed or coated windshield, etc.
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Driving your vehicle Smart Cruise Control (SCC) 僅 Driving in following places Also, vehicle speed may rapidly decrease when the vehicle ahead is - Driving in a parking lot detected suddenly. - Driving through a construction Select the appropriate set speed on area, unpaved road, partial paved curves and apply the brake pedal or road, uneven road, speed bumps,...
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Driving your vehicle Smart Cruise Control (SCC) 僅 Changing lanes - Slow-moving vehicles or sudden- decelerating vehicles - Vehicles with higher ground clear - ance or vehicles carrying loads that stick out of the back of the vehicle - Vehicles that has the front lifted due to heavy loads - Vehicles within approximately 2 m (6 ft.) from your vehicle...
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Driving your vehicle Smart Cruise Control (SCC) 2. This device must accept any interfer - ence received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 3. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void OSG2H051062 the user's authority to operate the 僅...
Driving your vehicle Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control (NSCC) vehicle ahead. Always drive safely and Navigation-based Smart use caution. Cruise Control (NSCC) (if equipped) Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control Highway Curve Zone Auto Slow - can help drive at a certain speed accord - down ing to the road conditions when driving If vehicle speed is high, Highway Curve...
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Driving your vehicle Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control (NSCC) vided in the infotainment system and Navigation-based Smart Cruise the quick reference guide. Control operating Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control operation Operating conditions Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control is ready to operate if all of the following OSG2PH052182N conditions are satisfied: If temporary deceleration is required in...
Driving your vehicle Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control (NSCC) the cluster type or theme selected Limitations of Navigation-based from the settings menu. Smart Cruise Control Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control may not operate properly under the fol - Highway Curve Zone Auto Slow - lowing circumstances: down 僅...
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Driving your vehicle Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control (NSCC) 僅 Driving on a road under construction 僅 When there is a difference between the navigation route (main road) and 僅 Driving on a road that is controlled the driving route (branch line), High - 僅...
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Driving your vehicle Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control (NSCC) 僅 Navigation-based Smart Cruise Con - NOTICE trol will automatically be canceled 僅 A time gap could occur between the when you leave the highway (or navigation's guidance and when Navi - motorway) main road.
Driving your vehicle Lane Following Assist (LFA) uncontrolled environment. This equip - Lane Following Assist (LFA) ment should be installed and operated Lane Following Assist is designed to help with minimum distance of 8 in (20 cm) detect lane markings and/or vehicles on between the radiator (antenna) and your the road, and assists the driver's steering body.
Driving your vehicle Lane Following Assist (LFA) 3 Driving Safety Priority Lane Following Assist operation With the vehicle on, touch Settings → Turning Lane Following Assist Vehicle → Driver Assistance → Warn - On/Off ing Style on the infotainment system to change the Warning Style.
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Driving your vehicle Lane Following Assist (LFA) 僅 If the steering wheel is held very Hands-off warning lightly the hands–off warning mes - sage may appear because Lane Fol - lowing Assist may not recognize that the driver has their hands on the steering wheel.
If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected exits that allow uninterrupted high by an authorized Kia dealer. speed traffic flow. Only passenger Limitations of Lane Following cars and motorcycles are allowed on Assist controlled access roads.
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Refer to the picture above for the detailed location of the detecting sen - Have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer. sors. 僅 If the vehicle is restarted, the func - CAUTION tions will maintain the last setting.
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Driving your vehicle Highway Driving Assist (HDA) 3 Driving Safety Priority Assist view on the cluster. Refer to "LCD display modes" on page 5-81. With the vehicle on, touch Settings → Vehicle → Driver Assistance → Warn - Operating State ing Style on the infotainment system to change the Warning Style.
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Driving your vehicle Highway Driving Assist (HDA) 僅 For more details on the display, refer Highway Driving Assist operating to "Lane Following Assist (LFA)" on Highway Driving Assist operates when: page 6-136. 僅 When driving on available road, press 僅 The images and colors in the instru - Drive Assist button to turn on High - ment cluster may differ depending on way Driving Assist.
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Have Highway When the Smart Cruise Control is tem - Driving Assist be inspected by an autho - porarily canceled while Highway Driving rized Kia dealer. Assist is operating, Highway Driving WARNING Assist will be in the standby state. At this time, Lane Following Assist will operate 僅...
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Driving your vehicle Highway Driving Assist (HDA) 僅 Always have your hands on the steer - view camera cannot detect lanes ing wheel while driving. properly or the hands-off warning is 僅 Highway Driving Assist is a supple - mental function that assists the driver 僅...
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Driving your vehicle Highway Driving Assist (HDA) Limitations of Highway Driving This device complies with Part 15 Assist of the FCC rules. Highway Driving Assist may not operate Operation is subject to the following properly, or it may not operate under the three conditions: following circumstances: 1.
Driving your vehicle Rear View Monitor (RVM) Driver Assistance to adjust the Warn - Rear View Monitor (RVM) ing Volume. Rear View Monitor shows the area 僅 The setting menu may not be avail - behind the vehicle to assist you when able for your vehicle depending on parking or backing up.
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Driving your vehicle Rear View Monitor (RVM) Top View Parking Guide Lines NOTICE The settings menu may not be depend - ing on the specifications of the vehicle specifications. INFORMATION OSG2PH052173N The infotainment system may change after software updates. For more infor - If Rear View Parking Guide Lines is mation, refer to the user's manual pro - selected, the top view parking guide...
Driving your vehicle Rear View Monitor (RVM) 僅 Shifting the gear from R (Reverse) to Rear view function N (Neutral) or D (Drive). 僅 The vehicle speed is below approxi - mately 6 mph (10 km/h). Off conditions Extended Rear View Monitor function OSG2PH052172N will turn off when one the following con - ditions are satisfied:...
Driving your vehicle Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA) have the vehicle inspected by an autho - Rear Cross-Traffic Collision- rized Kia dealer. Avoidance Assist (RCCA) (if equipped) Limitations of Rear View Monitor When the vehicle is stopped for a long...
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Driving your vehicle Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA) always be aware of the surroundings NOTICE and drive safely. For more details on the precautions of the rear corner radar, refer to "Blind- NOTICE Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA) (if If the vehicle is restarted, Warning Vol - equipped)"...
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Driving your vehicle Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA) NOTICE 僅 Ensure that Warning Style you have set may apply to the Warning volume of other Driver Assistance systems. 僅 Warning Style will maintain its last set - ting even if the vehicle is restarted. OSG2PH052025N 僅...
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Driving your vehicle Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA) 僅 The images and colors in the cluster - Vehicle speed is below 5 mph (8 may differ depending on the cluster km/h) type or theme selected from the clus - - The approaching vehicle is within ter.
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Driving your vehicle Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA) sion-Avoidance Assist will automati - 僅 Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoid - cally cancel when the driver ance Assist may warn the driver late excessively depresses the brake or may not warn the driver depending pedal.
( ) warning light will appear on If this occurs, the warning message will the cluster. If this occurs, have the func - appear on the cluster. tion be inspected by an authorized Kia Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance dealer. Assist will operate properly when such foreign material or trailer, etc., is...
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Driving your vehicle Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA) CAUTION WARNING Turn off Rear Cross-Traffic Collision- 僅 Driving near a vehicle or structure Avoidance Assist to install or remove a trailer, carrier, or another attachment. Turn on Rear Cross-Traffic Collision- Avoidance Assist when finished. Limitations of Rear Cross-Traffic OSG2H051073 Collision-Avoidance Assist...
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Driving your vehicle Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA) 僅 When the vehicle is parked diagonally 僅 Pulling into the parking space where there is a structure OSG2H051075 Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoid - OSG2H051077 ance Assist may be limited when [A]: Structure, backing up diagonally, and may not [B]: Wall detect the vehicle approaching from...
Driving your vehicle Reverse Parking Distance Warning (PDW) Reverse Parking Distance WARNING Warning (PDW) (if equipped) 僅 When you are towing a trailer or Reverse Parking Distance Warning will another vehicle, turn off Rear Cross- help warn the driver if a person, an ani - Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist for mal or an object is detected within a cer - safety reasons.
Driving your vehicle Reverse Parking Distance Warning (PDW) tion, the volume level can be set from 僅 When Reverse Parking Distance 0 to 3. Warning is off (button indicator light off), if you shift the gear to R 僅 Steering Wheel Vibration Warning: (Reverse), Reverse Parking Distance Steering wheel vibration can be Warning will automatically turn on.
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- Heavy rain or water spray is pres - an authorized Kia dealer. 僅 The audible warning does not sound. - Water flows on the surface of the 僅 The buzzer sounds intermittently.
僅 Parking Distance Warning indicator may not occur sequentially depending on vehicle speed or obstacle shape. 僅 If Reverse Parking Distance Warning needs repair, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
Driving your vehicle Forward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning (PDW) Forward/Reverse Parking Dis - 僅 Descriptions of each Driver Assistance system may be slightly different from tance Warning settings the owner's manual after updating the software of your infotainment system. Warning Sound and Haptic In this case, scan the QR code in the infotainment system manual to access the web manual for checking...
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Driving your vehicle Forward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning (PDW) 僅 When the gear is shift to R (Reverse), 僅 When the vehicle's forward speed is Parking Distance Warning will auto - above 18 mph (30 km/h), the Forward matically turn on (Parking Safety but - Parking Distance Warning will turn off ton indicator on).
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If it still does not work 6 mph (10 km/h). properly, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer. 僅 The direction of Parking Distance Warning indication and warning Warning sensor malfunction is shown sound on the instrument cluster.
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(including trailer, carrier, etc., - The vehicle bumper height or ultra - from the rear bumper), have the vehicle sonic sensor installation has been inspected by an authorized Kia dealer. modified Limitations of Parking Distance - Attaching equipment or accessories...
僅 If the Parking Distance Warning does while driving at low speed. not operate properly, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer. Detecting sensor Rear view camera OSG2H051070 Rear ultrasonic sensors...
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Driving your vehicle Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist (PCA) 僅 If you change the Warning volume, NOTICE the Warning volume of other Driver Rear safety will be selected and Parking Assistance systems may change. Collision-Avoidance Assist settings will be retained whenever the vehicle is INFORMATION restarted.
Driving your vehicle Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist (PCA) 僅 If not equipped with the navigation system, select User Settings → Driver Assistance to adjust the Warn - ing Volume. 僅 The setting menu may not be avail - able for your vehicle depending on the vehicle features and specifica - OSG2H051168 When Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist...
Warning message appear on the cluster, and Parking Colli - Rear view camera sion-Avoidance Assist will turn off auto - matically. Have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer. Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist disabled OSG2PH052018L Rear view camera A: Camera error or blockage...
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Driving your vehicle Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist (PCA) 僅 The camera(s) or ultrasonic sensor(s) 僅 Objects generating excessive noise, such as vehicle horns, loud motorcy - is covered with foreign material, such as snow or rain, etc. cle vehicles or truck air brakes, are near your vehicle 僅...
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Driving your vehicle Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist (PCA) 僅 There is a problem with the driving unpaved road, gravel, bump, gradient, conditions etc. 僅 The driver drives the vehicle immedi - 僅 A trailer or carrier is installed on the ately after shifting to R (Reverse) or D rear of your vehicle (Drive)
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Have the vehicle inspected by an autho - rized Kia dealer. 僅 Noise may be heard when sudden braking occurs to avoid a collision. 僅 If any other warning sound such as...
6-160, and "Rear View Monitor (RVM)" on page 6-146. 僅 If the detecting sensors need repair, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer. Detecting sensor 僅 Remote Smart Parking Assist may Front ultrasonic sensors malfunction if the vehicle bumper height or ultrasonic sensor installation has been modified or damaged.
Driving your vehicle Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA) 僅 The setting menu may not be avail - 僅 Do not spray the ultrasonic sensors or its surrounding area directly with a able for your vehicle depending on the vehicle features and specifica - high pressure washer.
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Driving your vehicle Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA) Remote Smart Parking Assist operation Remote Smart Parking Assist button Parking/View button, Parking Safety button Smart key OSG2H051224 OSG2PH052086L_2 Location Name Symbol Description Press and hold the Parking/View button to turn on Remote Smart Park - 僅...
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Driving your vehicle Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA) Remote Operation Operating order Remote Operation operates in the fol - lowing order: 1. Getting ready to remotely move for - ward and backward OSG2PH052207N 2. Remotely moving forward and back - A: REMOTE Parking instructions ward 1 1.
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Driving your vehicle Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA) 2. Remote Operation NOTICE 僅 Remote Operation can control the vehicle remotely using the smart key outside the vehicle. 僅 Check that all smart keys are outside the vehicle when using Remote Oper - ation function.
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Driving your vehicle Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA) Remote Operation function oper - wheel first, and then will only move the vehicle straight. ation status WARNING Hazard warning Operation Status Smart key LED light 僅 When using Remote Operation func - Green LED tion, make sure that all passengers Under control...
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Driving your vehicle Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA) will turn off. At this time, the vehicle Remote Smart Parking Assist will will turn off. cancel in the following conditions 僅 Get on the vehicle with the smart key. when: Remote Operation function will turn When Remote Operation function is can - off.
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Remote Smart Parking Assist, hold the Parking/View ( ) button and have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer. again to see if Remote Smart Parking Assist works. The message appears even when the Remote Smart Parking Assist smart key's battery is low.
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Driving your vehicle Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA) 僅 The vehicle is installed with a snow 僅 Operating Remote Smart Parking chain, spare tire or different size Assist on uneven roads, gravel roads, wheel bushes, etc. 僅 Tire pressure is lower or higher than 僅...
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Driving your vehicle Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA) Remote Smart Parking Assist may not 僅 Parking behind a truck operate properly under the following cir - cumstances: 僅 Parking on inclines OSG2H051091 Do not use Remote Smart Parking Assist around vehicles with higher ground clearance, such as a bus, OSG2H051089 truck, etc.
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Have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer. 僅 Noise may be heard when braking occurs by Remote Smart Parking Assist or when the brake pedal is OSG2H051094 depressed by the driver.
Driving your vehicle Declaration of conformity Declaration of conformity (if The radio frequency components (Rear Corner Radar) complies: equipped) For United States and United The radio frequency components States territories (Front Radar) complies: For United States and United States territories OCV051263N OCV051263N ONQ5051134N...
Driving your vehicle Economical operation Radio frequency radiation expo - Economical operation sure information: Your vehicle's fuel economy depends This equipment complies with FCC radi - mainly on your style of driving, where ation exposure limits set forth for an you drive and when you drive.
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To help offset some of this loss, slow down when driving in these conditions. Keeping a vehicle in good operating condition is important both for economy and safety. Therefore, have the function checked by an authorized Kia dealer.
Driving your vehicle Special driving conditions slung sports vehicles are designed to Special driving conditions perform satisfactorily in off-road condi - If driving conditions deteriorate due to tions. Due to this risk, driver and passen - poor weather or road conditions, you gers are strongly recommended to should pay even more attention than buckle their seat belts.
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Driving your vehicle Special driving conditions WARNING CAUTION Your vehicle is equipped with tires Spinning tires designed to provide safe ride and han - Do not spin the wheels, especially at dling capability. Do not use tires and speeds more than 35 mph (56 km/h). wheels that are different in size and type Spinning the wheels at high speeds from the originally installed ones.
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Driving your vehicle Special driving conditions Driving at night Driving in the rain OSG2PH052143N OSG2PH062028N Because night driving presents more Rain and wet roads can make driving dangerous, especially if you're not pre - hazards than driving in the daylight, here are some important tips to remem - pared for the slick pavement.
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Driving your vehicle Special driving conditions Avoid using worn or damaged tires Hydroplaning which may result in reduced traction or If the road is wet enough and you are tire failure. going fast enough, your vehicle may Never exceed the maximum tire inflation have little or no contact with the road pressure shown on the tires.
Driving your vehicle Winter driving Winter driving Snow tires If you mount snow tires on your vehicle, Severe weather conditions in the winter result in greater wear and other prob - make sure they are radial tires of the same size and load range as the original lems.
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Driving your vehicle Winter driving Tire chains remove the chain as soon as you begin driving on cleared roads to pre - wire-type vent damage. 僅 Wrong size chains or improperly installed chains can damage your vehicle's brake lines, suspension, body and wheels.
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- 8. Have the level of charge in your bat - tainer. Window washer anti-freeze is tery checked by an authorized Kia available from an authorized Kia dealer dealer. and most auto parts outlets. Do not use...
Driving your vehicle Vehicle load limit Don't let ice and snow accumu - Vehicle load limit late underneath The vehicle load limit is displayed on Under some conditions, snow and ice the tire and loading information can build up under the fenders and label on the driver's door.
Driving your vehicle Vehicle load limit weight of the cargo being carried or 4. The resulting figure equals the towed. available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. For exam - Do not overload the vehicle as there ple, if the "XXX" amount equals is a limit to the total weight, or load 1400 lbs.
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Driving your vehicle Vehicle load limit Example 1 Example 3 OCV051259N Item Description Total 860 lbs. Vehicle Capacity Weight (390 kg) OCV051261N Subtract Occupant Weight 300 lbs. 150 lbs. (68 kg)×2 (136 kg) 549 lbs. Available Cargo and Luggage Item Description Total weight...
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Driving your vehicle Vehicle load limit Certification label The label will help you decide how much cargo and installed equipment The certification label is located on the driver's door sill at the center pil - your vehicle can carry. lar. If you carry items inside your vehicle - like suitcases, tools, packages, or anything else - they are moving as...
Driving your vehicle Vehicle weight Vehicle weight GAWR (Gross axle weight rating) This section will guide you in the This is the maximum allowable weight that can be carried by a sin - proper loading of your vehicle, to gle axle (front or rear). These num - keep your loaded vehicle weight within its design rating capability.
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What to do in an emergency What to do in an emergency Road warning................. 7-3 僅 Hazard warning flasher................. 7-3 In case of an emergency while driving ........7-3 僅 If the vehicle stalls while driving..............7-3 僅 If the engine stalls at a crossroad or crossing........7-3 僅...
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What to do in an emergency 僅 Distributing the sealant ................7-24 僅 Checking the tire inflation pressure ............7-25 Towing...................7-26 僅 Towing without wheel dollies when using a towing service ..7-28...
4. Try to start the vehicle again. If your overtaking, or passing your vehicle. vehicle will not start, contact an authorized Kia dealer or seek other qualified assistance. If the engine stalls at a crossroad or crossing 僅...
Reconnect any that may be dis - connected or loose. 3. Check the fuel line in the engine com - partment. 4. If the engine still does not start, call an authorized Kia dealer or seek other qualified assistance.
What to do in an emergency Emergency starting vent the vehicle from starting. If the 12V Emergency starting battery is over discharged to a point that Before jump starting (for hybrid the reset does not work, try to jumpstart vehicle) the vehicle.
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What to do in an emergency Emergency starting Jump starting In the event vehicle still does not have a functional 12V battery (check if interior lights do not turn on) then you can try a jump start to the engine compartment jumper terminals using a 12V booster pack or jumper cables from another vehicle’s 12V battery according to the...
Dispose the battery checked by an authorized Kia dealer. according to your local law(s) or regula - Disconnect the jumper cables in the tion. exact reverse order you connected...
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Call an authorized Kia dealer. 5. If there is no visible loss of engine coolant and no steam, leave the WARNING engine running and check to be sure Coolant reservoir cap the engine cooling fan is operating.
What to do in an emergency Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Tire Pressure Monitoring Sys - NOTICE tem (TPMS) 僅 The tire pressure may change due to The Tire Pressure Monitoring System factors such as parking condition, (TPMS) detects the pressure of vehicle's driving style, and altitude above sea tires and displays it on the LCD display.
If any of the below happens, have the proper pressure. Driving on a signifi - system checked by an authorized Kia cantly under-inflated tire causes the tire dealer. to overheat and can lead to tire failure.
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- Have the system checked by an autho - ditions. rized Kia dealer as soon as possible to 僅 from a warm area to a cold area determine the cause of the problem.
- sure telltale will come on. Have the flat ated and the TPMS sensor on the origi - tire repaired by an authorized Kia dealer nal mounted wheel should be as soon as possible or replace the flat deactivated.
What to do in an emergency If you have a flat tire (with spare tire) If you have a flat tire (with NOTICE spare tire) (if equipped) Protecting TPMS If you have a flat tire, you can change Tampering with, modifying, or disabling the flat tire to a spare tire using tools.
What to do in an emergency If you have a flat tire (with spare tire) 僅 The vehicle can roll off the jack caus - Jack and tools ing serious injury or death. 僅 Do not go under a vehicle that is sup - ported by a jack.
What to do in an emergency If you have a flat tire (with spare tire) If it is hard to loosen the tire holddown NOTICE wing bolt by hand, you can loosen it eas - Retreaded tires ily using the jack handle. Substantial design variations and the age of the retreaded tire casing struc - ture can limit service life and have nega -...
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What to do in an emergency If you have a flat tire (with spare tire) 僅 Do not allow anyone to remain in the WARNING vehicle while it is on the jack. Changing a tire 僅 Keep children away from the road and 僅...
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Go around the wheel tightening chance for movement or slippage. every other nut until they are all tight. Then double-check each nut for tight - ness. After changing wheels, have the system checked by an authorized Kia dealer. WARNING Installing a wheel OSG2PH062008L 9.
WARNING installing aftermarket lug nuts or wheels. If in doubt, consult an authorized Kia Spare tire dealer. The compact spare tire is for emer - gency use only. Do not operate your vehicle on this compact spare at speeds over 50 mph (80 km/h).
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What to do in an emergency If you have a flat tire (with spare tire) avoid failure of the spare, possibly 僅 Do not use the compact spare tire on any other vehicle because this tire has leading to bodily injury or death. been designed especially for your vehicle.
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What to do in an emergency If you have a flat tire (with spare tire) Jack label OSG2PH062030N * The actual Jack label in the vehicle may differ from the illustration. For more detailed specifications, refer to the label attached to the jack. 1 Model Name 2 Maximum allowable load 3 When using the jack, set your parking brake.
What to do in an emergency If you have a flat tire (with tire mobility kit) Components of the Tire Mobility Kit OSG2H061017_2 1 Speed-restriction label 2 Sealant bottle 3 Filling hose from sealant bottle to wheel 4 Connectors and cable for the power outlet direct connection 5 Holder for the sealant bottle 6 Compressor 7 ON/OFF switch...
What to do in an emergency If you have a flat tire (with tire mobility kit) the bottle onto the sealant bottle WARNING holder. (B) Expired sealant Do not use the Tire sealant after the sealant has expired (i.e. past the expira - tion date on the sealant container).
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- The tire may cause accident. ant and have the vehicle inspected at an authorized Kia dealer. 9. Switch off the compressor. 10.Detach the sealant filling hoses from the sealant bottle connector and from the tire valve.
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What to do in an emergency If you have a flat tire (with tire mobility kit) Checking the tire inflation pres - Please contact the nearest Kia dealer - ship if the tire cannot be made roadwor - sure thy with the Tire Mobility Kit.
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If emergency towing is necessary, have 僅 Do not leave the compressor running it done by authorized Kia dealer or a for more than 10 min. at a time or it commercial tow-truck service. may overheat.
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NOTICE internal damage to the vehicle. If the EPB does not release normally, take your vehicle to an authorized Kia CAUTION dealer by loading the vehicle on a flat - 僅 If any of the loaded wheels or suspen -...
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What to do in an emergency Towing vehicle connecting it with other vehi - wheels on the ground, use a towing cles including camper vans. dolly under the front wheels. WARNING 僅 If you tow the vehicle while the front wheels are touching the ground, the vehicle motor may generate electricity and the motor components may be...
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僅 Do not jerk the hook. Apply steady If towing is necessary, we recommend and even force. you have it done by an authorized Kia dealer or a commercial tow truck ser - vice. If a towing service is not available in an...
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What to do in an emergency Towing 僅 Use a towing cable or chain less than 16 feet (5 m) long. Attach a white or red cloth (about 12 inches (30 cm) wide) in the middle of the cable or chain for easy visibility.
Maintenance Engine compartment Maintenance Engine compartment Smartstream G1.6 GDi HEV OSG2H071001 Smartstream G1.6 GDi PHEV OSG2PH072001L * The actual engine room in the vehicle may differ from the illustration. 1. Engine coolant reservoir 8-18 2. Brake fluid reservoir 8-22 3. Air cleaner 8-24 4.
Should you have any doubts concerning the inspection or servicing of your vehi - NOTICE cle, have an authorized Kia dealer per - NHTSA Safety Corrosion Alert form this work. The National Highway Traffic Safety An authorized Kia dealer has factory-...
(especially or you are not sure of their condition, rings, bracelets, watches, and necklaces) take your vehicle to an authorized Kia and all neckties, scarves, and similar dealer. loose clothing before getting near cool - WARNING ing fans.
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僅 If any slipping or changes in the oper - 僅 Lubricate the door hinges and check ation of your transmission occurs, the hood hinges. take your vehicle to an authorized Kia dealer. 僅 Lubricate the door and hood locks 僅 Check the transmission P (Park) func - and latches.
僅 Using for towing or camping and driv - maintenance interval, have vehicle be ing with loading on the roof checked by an authorized Kia dealer. 僅 Driving as a patrol car, taxi, other commercial use of vehicle towing NOTICE 僅...
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Maintenance Scheduled maintenance service Normal maintenance schedule The following maintenance services must be performed to ensure good emission control and performance. Keep receipts for all vehicle services to protect your war - ranty. Where both mileage and date are shown, the frequency of service is deter - mined by whichever occurs first.
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(13,000 km). filled at the factory. An improper coolant Additives are available from an autho - mixture can result in serious malfunction rized Kia dealer. Do not mix with other or engine damage. additives. *5. Coolant (PHEV Inverter) *2. Engine oil and engine oil filter...
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僅 If there are some important safety matters like fuel flow restriction, surg - ing, loss of power, hard starting prob - lem etc, replace the fuel filter immediately regardless of mainte - nance schedule and consult an autho - rized Kia dealer for details.
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Maintenance Scheduled maintenance service Maintenance under severe usage conditions I: Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace. R: Replace or change. MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE ITEM MAINTENANCE INTERVALS DRIVING CONDITION OPERATION Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) Engine oil and engine oil filter D, H, I or 6 months Every 30,000 miles (48,000...
Coolant/inverter coolant regardless of maintenance schedule and The coolant should be changed at the consult an authorized Kia dealer for intervals specified in the maintenance details. schedule. Fuel lines, fuel hoses and connec -...
Maintenance Explanation of scheduled maintenance items leakage. Replace any deteriorated or Air conditioning refrigerant damaged parts immediately. Check the air conditioning lines and con - nections for leakage and damage. Brake fluid Check the brake fluid level in the brake Checking fluid levels fluid reservoir.
Maintenance Engine oil Engine oil WARNING Checking the engine oil level Radiator hose Be very careful not to touch the radiator Engine oil is used for lubricating, cooling, and operating various hydraulic compo - hose when checking or adding the nents in the engine.
Pressure ( ) warning light will the engine oil and filter changed by an appear. authorized Kia dealer according to the In addition, the enhanced engine pro - Engine Oil Life Management System tection system, which limits the instructions or the maintenance sched - engine's power is activated and the ule.
Maintenance Coolant 1. Check if the engine coolant reservoir Coolant cap label is straight In front. The high-pressure cooling system has a reservoir filled with year round anti - freeze coolant. The reservoir is filled at the factory. Check the antifreeze protection and coolant level at least once a year, at the beginning of the winter season, and OMQ4N071401...
Changing the coolant WARNING We recommend that the coolant be Turn the vehicle off and wait until the replaced by an authorized Kia dealer engine cools down. Use extreme care according to the Maintenance Schedule when removing the engine coolant cap.
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Changing the coolant WARNING We recommend that the coolant be Make sure the inverter coolant reservoir replaced by an authorized Kia dealer cap is properly closed after refill or cool - according to the Maintenance Schedule ant. at the beginning of this chapter.
If frequent additions are required, we Checking the Hybrid Starter & recommend that the system be Generator (HSG) belt inspected by an authorized Kia dealer. We recommend that you have the The inverter coolant level should be in Hybrid Starter & Generator (HSG) belt...
9-6.) applied hard. Never mix different types of fluid. WARNING Loss of brake fluid In the event the brake system requires frequent additions of fluid, have the sys - tem inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
Have your eyes examined by a If the oil level is below MIN mark, have doctor as soon as possible. the vehicle checked by an authorized Kia dealer. If the fluid level is excessively low, have the system checked by an authorized Kia dealer.
Maintenance Washer fluid Washer fluid Air cleaner filter A genuine Kia air cleaner filter is recom - Checking the washer fluid level mended when the filter is replaced. The reservoir is translucent so that you Replacing air cleaner filter can check the level with a quick visual inspection.
When you replace the result. climate control air filter, replace it per - 僅 Use a Kia genuine part. Use of a non- forming the following procedure, and be genuine part could damage the air careful to avoid damaging other compo - flow sensor.
Maintenance Wiper blades 3. Replace the climate control air filter Wiper blades (3). When the wipers no longer clean ade - quately, the blades may be worn or cracked, and require replacement. To prevent damage to the wiper arms or other components, do not attempt to move the wipers manually.
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Maintenance Wiper blades 1. Raise the wiper arm and turn the Blade replacement wiper blade assembly to expose the When the wipers no longer clean ade - plastic locking clip. quately, the blades may be worn or cracked, and require replacement. CAUTION To prevent damage to the wiper arms or other components, do not attempt to...
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ON and operate the wipers to check the blade is installed cor - rectly. To prevent damage to the wiper arms or other components, have the wiper blade replaced by an authorized Kia dealer.
And do not overfill the battery health. Dispose the battery cells. It can cause corrosion on other according to your local law(s) or regula - parts. Make sure that the cell caps are tion. tightened. Contact an authorized Kia dealer.
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Your vehicle has a maintenance-free, Please return the battery to an calcium-based battery. authorized Kia dealer to be 僅 If the battery becomes discharged in a recycled. short time (because, for example, the Never attempt to recharge the battery headlamps or interior lights were left when the battery cables are connected.
5- under the 2nd row seat cushion. For battery related servicing, contact an 僅 Trip computer (Refer to "Trip informa - authorized Kia dealer. tion (trip computer)" on page 5-90) 僅 Climate control system (Refer to 12V auxiliary battery connector "Automatic climate control system"...
Maintenance Tires and wheels to observe this precaution, you may Tires and wheels be driving on underinflated tires, For proper maintenance, safety, and which may not only compromise maximum fuel economy, you must your vehicle's driving stability, but always maintain the recommended may also lead to tire damage and tire pressures and stay within the the risk of an accident.
Maintenance Tires and wheels 5. Recheck the tire pressure with the WARNING tire gauge. Tire Inflation 6. Be sure to put the valve caps back Overinflation or underinflation can on the valve stems. They help pre - reduce tire life, adversely affect vent leaks by keeping out dirt and vehicle handling, and lead to sudden moisture.
Maintenance Tires and wheels sures to specification and check lug Wheel alignment and tire balance nut tightness. (proper torque is 79 ~ The wheels on your vehicle were 94 lbf・ft [11 ~ 13 kgf・m]) aligned and balanced carefully at Refer to "Tires and wheels" on page the factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall perfor - 9-5.
Wheels the wheels. The tire size affects Wheels that do not meet Kia specifi - wheel speed. When replacing tires, cations may fit poorly and result in all 4 tires must use the same size damage to the vehicle or unusual originally supplied with the vehicle.
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Maintenance Tires and wheels 僅 18: Rim diameter in inches. 僅 105: Load Index, a numerical code associated with the maximum load the tire can carry. 僅 V: Speed Rating Symbol. See the speed rating chart in this section OCV071010L for additional information.
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Maintenance Tires and wheels 4. Tire ply composition and mate - 3. Checking tire life rial Any tires that are over 6 years old, The number of layers or plies of rub - based on the manufacturing date, should be replaced by new ones. ber- coated fabric in the tire.
Maintenance Tires and wheels 僅 Temperature A ified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked Tires degrade over time, even when C may have poor traction perfor - they are not being used. Regardless of the remaining tread, we recom - mance.
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Maintenance Tires and wheels pounds per square inch (psi) or kilo - tire manufacturer, production plant, pascal (kPa). brand and date of production. Accessory Weight The combined GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating weight of optional accessories. GAWR FRT Gross Axle Weight Rat - Some examples of optional accesso - ing for the Front axle.
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Maintenance Tires and wheels Normal Occupant Weight The Recommended Inflation Pressure Vehicle manufacturer's recom - number of occupants a vehicle is designed to seat multiplied by 150 mended tire inflation pressure and lbs. (68 kg). shown on the tire placard. Occupant Distribution Designated Radial Ply Tire A pneumatic tire in seating positions.
- All season tires ever is less. Kia specifies all season tires on some models to provide good per - Do not drive faster than 75 mph (120 formance for use all year round,...
Maintenance Tires and wheels cause cracks to form, thereby dam - ride and handling characteristics of aging the tires permanently. your vehicle. Radial-ply tires have the same load carrying capacity, as bias-ply or bias belted tires of the Tire chains same size, and use the same recom - Tire chains, if necessary, should be mended inflation pressure.
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僅 If the tire is impacted, we rec - ommend that you inspect the tire condition or contact an authorized Kia dealer. 僅 To prevent damage to the tire, inspect the tire condition and pressure every 1,900 miles (3,000 km).
Avoid using OCV071014L the system involved and immediately Cartridge type consult an authorized Kia dealer. Three kinds of fuses are used: blade type for lower amperage rating, car - tridge type, and multi fuse for higher amperage ratings.
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Do not remove fuses, relays and termi - formed by authorized Kia dealerships using approved Kia parts. Using other nals fastened with bolts or nuts. The wiring components, especially when ret - fuses, relays and terminals may be fas -...
Maintenance Fuses If it fits loosely, consult an authorized Kia NOTICE dealer. Remodeling prohibited If you do not have a spare, use a fuse of Do not rewire your vehicle in any way as the same rating from a circuit you may...
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3. Disconnect the (-) battery terminal clips. If it fits loosely, consult an autho - (For plug-in hybrid vehicle) or battery rized Kia dealer. connector (For hybrid vehicle). 4. Remove the nuts shown in the picture CAUTION above.
(For plug-in hybrid vehicle). Since the main fuse is designed more intri - cately than other parts, visit an autho - rized Kia dealer. 僅 If the multi fuse is blown, consult an authorized Kia dealer. Fuse/relay panel description...
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Maintenance Fuses Driver's side fuse panel NOTICE Not all fuse panel descriptions in this manual may be applicable to your vehi - cle. It is accurate at the time of printing. When you inspect the fuse panel in your vehicle, refer to the fuse panel label. OSG2PH072022L For hybrid vehicle OSG2PH072006N...
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Maintenance Fuses For Plug-in hybrid vehicle OSG2PH072007N ICU Junction Block Fuse Name Fuse Rating Circuit Protected CHILD LOCK Electronic child safety lock system WIPER FRT 2 Front Wiper Motor A/BAG IND 7.5A Instrument Cluster Front Radar Burglar Alarm Relay, HPCU (Hybrid Power Control Unit), IBU (Integrated Body Control START 7.5A Unit)
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Maintenance Fuses Fuse Name Fuse Rating Circuit Protected AUDIO/ NAVIGATION HEAD UNIT, CHARGING IND, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, AIR CON - IG3 4 DITIONER CONTROL MODULE, HV PTC (Positive Temperature Coefficient) HEATER UNIT (PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle)) IBU 1 IBU(INTEGRATED BODY CONTROL UNIT), SPORT MODE SWITCH SUNROOF Sunroof Controller (Blind Motor) E-SHIFTER 3...
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Maintenance Fuses Fuse Name Fuse Rating Circuit Protected KEY INTERLOCK, AIR CONDITIONER CONTROL MODULE, CHARGING LAMP (THE MODULE 1 PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLE), HAZARD SWITCH, RAIN SENSOR, STEERING WHEEL REMOTE CONTROL P/SEAT PASS Passenger Power Seat Switch, Passenger Seat Relay Unit S/HEATER RR Rear Seat Warmer Control Module ADAS PARKING ECU, AC INVERTER, COOLING FAN MOTOR, SEAT WARMER CON -...
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Maintenance Fuses Engine compartment fuse panel NOTICE Not all fuse panel descriptions in this manual may be applicable to your vehi - cle. It is accurate at the time of printing. When you inspect the fuse panel in your vehicle, refer to the fuse panel label on the inside of the fuse cover.
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Maintenance Fuses Engine Room Junction Block Fuse Name Fuse Rating Circuit Protected MULTI FUSE-1 MDPS 1 Motor Driven Power Steering Unit ICU JUNCTION BLOCK (IPS) COOLING FAN Cooling Fan Controller IEB1 IEB (Integrated Electronic Brake Module) Engine Room PCB (Printed Circuit Board) Junction Block IEB3 IEB (Integrated Electric Brake Module)
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Maintenance Fuses PCB Block Fuse Name Fuse Rating Circuit Protected WIPER FRT1 FRONT WIPER MOTOR ON BOARD CHARGER UNIT(PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle)) SENSOR3 FUEL PUMP RELAY OIL CONTROL VALVE, , PURGE CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE, VARIABLE SENSOR2 OIL PUMP VALVE CONTROL, COOLING FAN MOTOR RELAY,FUEL TANK ISOLATION VALVE(PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle)) SENSOR1 Oxygen Sensor (UP/DOWN)
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Maintenance Fuses Engine compartment fuse panel NOTICE (Battery terminal cover) (For Not all fuse panel descriptions in this Plug-in Hybrid) manual may be applicable to your vehi - cle. It is accurate at the time of printing. When you inspect the fuse panel in your vehicle, refer to the fuse panel label.
Otherwise, it may cause damage to the Have the headlamp aiming adjusted by an authorized Kia dealer after an acci - fuse or electric wiring system. dent or after the headlamp assembly is Fully install light bulbs and any parts reinstalled.
Kia dealer. If you don't have the necessary tools, the correct bulbs and the expertise, consult an authorized Kia dealer. In many cases, it is difficult to replace vehicle light bulbs OSG2PH072038N because other parts of the vehicle must...
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Replacing lights (LED type) If the LED lamp does not operate, have your vehicle checked by an authorized Kia dealer. The LED lamp cannot be replaced as a single component because OSG2PH072046N it is an integrated unit. The LED lamp has 5.
If the high mounted stop lamp (LED) OSG2PH072045N does not operate, have your vehicle WARNING checked by an authorized Kia dealer. The LED lamp cannot be replaced as a Halogen bulbs single component because it is an inte - 僅 Halogen bulbs contain pressurized grated unit.
Maintenance Light bulbs 2. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, gently Replacing room lamp (Bulb type) pry the lens cover from lamp housing. 3. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out. 4. Install a new bulb in the socket. 5. Align the lens cover tabs with the lamp housing notches and snap the OSG2H071058 lens into place.
Maintenance Light bulbs Replacing vanity mirror lamp Replacing glove box lamp (Bulb (Bulb type) type) OSG2H071057 WARNING Interior lamps Prior to working on the Interior lamps, ensure that the "OFF" button is OSG2H071030_2 depressed to avoid burning your fingers WARNING or receiving an electric shock.
Maintenance Appearance care Replacing luggage lamp (Bulb Appearance care type) Use the information in the following sec - tions to keep the exterior and interior of your vehicle clean. Exterior care Use the information in the following sec - tions to maintain the exterior of your vehicle.
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Maintenance Appearance care 僅 To prevent damage to the plastic Finish maintenance parts and lamps, do not clean with chemical solvents or strong deter - Washing gents. To help protect your vehicle's finish from rust and deterioration, wash it thor - WARNING oughly and frequently at least once a month with lukewarm or cold water.
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Maintenance Appearance care CAUTION CAUTION Wetting engine compartment Drying vehicle 僅 Wiping dust or dirt off the body with a dry cloth will scratch the finish. 僅 Do not use steel wool, abrasive clean - ers, acid detergents or strong deter - gents containing high alkaline or caustic agents on chrome-plated or OSG2PH072020L...
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Maintenance Appearance care rosive petroleum jelly or other protective Aluminum wheel maintenance compound. The aluminum wheels are coated with a clear protective finish. 僅 Do not use any abrasive cleaner, pol - Underbody maintenance ishing compound, solvent, or wire Road salt and other corrosive chemicals brushes on aluminum wheels.
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Maintenance Appearance care unprotected metal exposed to corro - Keep your vehicle clean sion. The best way to prevent corrosion is to keep your vehicle clean and free of cor - High-corrosion areas rosive materials. Attention to the under - side of the vehicle is particularly If you live in an area where your vehicle is regularly exposed to corrosive materi -...
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Maintenance Appearance care Keep paint and trim in good con - CAUTION dition Electrical components Scratches or chips in the finish should be Never allow water or other liquids to covered with "touch-up" paint as soon as come in contact with electrical/electronic possible to reduce the possibility of cor - components inside the vehicle as this rosion.
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Maintenance Appearance care Cleaning the upholstery and inte - Cleaning the leather seats rior trim Remove all contaminations instantly. Refer to instructions below for removal of each contaminant. Car interior surfaces 僅 Cosmetic products (sunscreen, foun - Remove dust and loose dirt from interior surfaces with a whisk broom or a vac - dation, etc.) uum cleaner.
- ommended that you have your vehicle inspected and maintained by an autho - rized Kia dealer in accordance with the maintenance schedule in this manual. Caution for the Inspection and Maintenance Test (With Elec -...
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Maintenance Emission control system 3. Exhaust emission control sys - crankcase, the fresh air mixes with blow- by gases, which then pass through the Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) The exhaust emission control system is a valve into the induction system. highly effective system which controls exhaust emissions while maintaining 2.
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(5 min - utes or more). 僅 Do not modify or tamper with any part of the engine or emission control system. All inspections and adjust - ments must be made by an autho - rized Kia dealer.
Maintenance Emission control system 僅 Avoid driving with an extremely low activation mode is maintained even when the gear is shifted to a differ - fuel level. Running out of fuel could cause the engine to misfire, damaging ent position. the catalytic converter.
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Maintenance California perchlorate notice California perchlorate notice Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply, See https://dtsc.ca.gov/ perchlorate Notice to California Vehicle Dismantlers: Perchlorate containing materials, such as air bag inflators, seatbelt pre-tension - ers and keyless remote entry batteries, must be disposed of according to Title 22 California Code of Regulations Sec - tion 67384.10 (a).
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Specifications, Consumer information and Reporting safety Specifications, Consumer information and Reporting safety defects Dimensions ..................9-2 Engine ..................... 9-2 Gross vehicle weight ..............9-3 Luggage volume ................9-3 Air conditioning system..............9-3 Bulb wattage ..................9-4 Tires and wheels ................9-5 Recommended lubricants and capacities ........9-6 僅...
MIN. 19.4 (550) Smartstream G1.6 GDi PHEV MAX. 54.6 (1,546) Air conditioning system Item Weight of volume (g) Classification 450±25 Refrigerant R-1234yf PHEV 480±25 Compressor lubricant 120±10 Please contact a professional workshop for more details. Contact an authorized Kia dealer.
Specifications, Consumer information Bulb wattage and Reporting safety defects Bulb wattage * : if equipped Light bulb Bulb type Wattage (Watt) Head lamp (High/Low) Turn signal lamps Head lamp (Type A) Position and daytime running lamps Side marker Head lamp (High) Head lamp (High/Low) Turn signal lamps Head lamp (Type B)
1.7 US qt ~ 1.8 US qt (1.6L SPIRAX S6 GHDE 70W DCTF PLUS (H.K SHELL) Dual clutch transmission (DCT) fluid ~ 1.7L) Kia genuine DCTF 70W SYNTHETIC PLUS An Phosphate based ethylene glycol based cool - 7.1 US qt (6.7L) Coolant (Engine) An Phosphate based ethylene glycol based cool - 1.9 US qt (1.8 L)
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Specifications, Consumer information Recommended lubricants and capacities and Reporting safety defects Recommended SAE viscosity number Temperature Range for SAE Viscosity Numbers °C Temperature °F Smartstream G1.6 GDi HEV/PHEV 0W-16 An engine oil displaying this American Petroleum Institute (API) Certification Mark conforms to the International Lubricant Specification Advisory Com - mittee (ILSAC).
Specifications, Consumer information Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and Reporting safety defects Vehicle Identification Number Vehicle certification label (VIN) The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is the number used in registering your vehicle and in all legal matters pertain - ing to its ownership, etc. Type A OSG2H081006 The vehicle certification label attached...
Kia America, Inc. reserves the right to limit or deny services or other benefits to Refrigerant label (if equipped) any owner or driver when, in Kia Amer - ica, Inc.'s judgment, the claims and/or service requests are excessive in fre - quency or type of occurrence.
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You must contact the Kia Roadside access to a network of over 10,000 lock - Assistance Center to obtain pre-authori - zation of expenses. Once the Kia Road - smiths to help you should you become locked out of your Kia.
The electrical system of your vehicle is when you leave the country in which designed to perform under all reason - you purchased your Kia new and reg - ably expected operating conditions. ister it in another country, problems However, before any additional electrical...
Specifications, Consumer information Online factory authorized manuals (U.S. only) and Reporting safety defects Online factory authorized manuals (U.S. only) The following publications are available on www.KiaTechinfo.com. Service manual This manual covers maintenance and recommended procedures for repair to engine and chassis components. It is written for the Journeyman mechanic, but is simple enough for most mechani - cally inclined owners to understand.
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Abbreviation Abbreviation Hill-start Assist Control Anti-lock Brake System High Beam Assist Brake Assistant System Highway Driving Assist Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist HMSL High Mounted Stop Lamp Cruise Control ISLA Intelligent Speed Limit Assist Child Restraint System LATCH Lower Anchors and Tether for Chil - dren Driver Attention Warning Lane Following Assist...
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Abbreviation RCCA Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoid - ance Assist Rear View Monitor Smart Cruise Control Safe Exit Warning Supplemental Restraint System SRSCM SRS Control Module Turn By Turn Traction Control System Tire Identification Number TPMS Tire Pressure Monitoring System Vehicle Identification Number Vehicle Stability Management...
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heating and air conditioning Index automatically 5-130 heating and air conditioning manually 5-131 mode selection 5-132 AC charge temperature control 5-132 AC charging connector lock turning off the front air climate ac inverter 5-144 control 5-135 active air flap 6-57 using the infotainment/climate malfunction 6-57...
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charging status cup holder 5-140 charging the plug-in hybrid curtain air bag 4-46 vehicle AC charge AC charging connector lock day/night rear view mirror 5-61 charging Information daytime running light (DRL) charging precautions 5-112 charging status declaration of charging time conformity 5-157 6-183...
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special features 1-20 engine oil 8-16 starting the vehicle 1-18 engine overheats warning and indicator lights 1-22 engine start/stop button 6-11 driving the plug-in hybrid vehicle ENGINE START/STOP button position 6-11 changing plug-in hybrid mode (plug-in Illuminated ENGINE START/STOP hybrid vehicle) 1-18 button 6-11...
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luggage room lamp 5-122 front fog light 5-114 map lamp 5-121 headlamp delay function 5-111 room lamp 5-122 high beam assist (HBA) 5-115 vanity mirror lamp 5-123 lighting control 5-112 one-touch lane change 5-114 operating high beam 5-113 operating turn signals 5-114 key positions lighting control...
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operation 6-151 rear occupant alert (ROA) system occupant detection system 5-19 rear seat headrest (ODS) 4-14 4-38 rear view monitor (RVM) odometer 6-146 5-78 malfunction and limitations 6-148 one-touch lane change 5-114 operation 6-147 online factory authorized settings 6-146 manuals 9-13 regenerative braking system open source software notice...
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brake hoses and lines 8-14 limitation 6-36 coolant 8-14 malfunction 6-35 cooling system 8-14 resuming 6-34 drive shafts and boots 8-15 setting 6-33 Exhaust pipe and muffler 8-15 SOC gauge 5-76 fluid levels 8-15 special driving conditions 6-186 fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections 8-14 specifications fuel tank and fuel cap 8-14...
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theft-alarm system vehicle auto shut-off system 5-13 6-54 armed stage 5-13 vehicle break-in process disarmed stage 5-14 vehicle data collection and event theft-alarm stage 5-13 data recorders tire pressure monitoring system vehicle handling instructions (TPMS) vehicle identification number effective use of the TPMS (VIN) tire replacement with TPMS 7-12...
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wireless smart phone charging system 5-145...
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How do I change the language on my dashboard
To change the language on the dashboard of a 2023 Kia Niro HEV, follow these steps:
1. Press the Setup button on the infotainment system.
2. Select "Vehicle."
3. Go to "Driver Assistance" or the relevant category.
4. Select "Language."
5. Choose your preferred language.
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